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Lingshed Monastery, Buddhist monastery in Leh district, India.

The Lingshed Monastery stands at an elevation near Lingshet village, containing six principal shrines and housing approximately sixty resident monks within its walls.

Founded in the 1440s by Changsems Sherabs Zangpo, a disciple of Je Tsongkhapa, the monastery occupies land previously established by translator Rinchen Zangpo.

The monastery maintains a large prayer hall called Dhoklang, containing statues of Buddha, Mahakala, and Yamandhaka, along with over 200 volumes of Tangyur texts.

Visitors can reach the monastery through a day-long trek from the nearest road, with basic accommodation available within the monastery complex.

The monastery received solar-powered microgrids in 2016, bringing electricity and satellite internet connectivity to this remote religious center.

Location: Leh district

Inception: 1440

GPS coordinates: 33.90751,76.82926

Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:55

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