Tawang Monastery, Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Tawang district, India
The monastery stands at 10,000 feet elevation on a mountain ridge, containing 65 residential buildings within a 925-feet long perimeter wall.
Merak Lama Lodre Gyatso established the monastery in 1680 under the guidance of the 5th Dalai Lama, creating a center for Gelug Buddhism.
The main temple houses a 25-foot gilded Buddha statue and precious religious texts, including Kangyur and Tengyur scriptures in the library collection.
Visitors access the monastery through multiple gates, starting with the kakaling entrance and proceeding to the main doors in the northern wall.
The name Tawang derives from Tibetan language meaning 'location selected by horse,' referencing the legend of a horse finding the monastery site.
Location: Tawang district
Inception: 17 century
GPS coordinates: 27.58639,91.85750
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:05
Buddhist monasteries in the Himalayan mountain ranges display religious and architectural traditions dating from the 11th century. The buildings house art collections, sacred texts, and cultural artifacts. Many monasteries function as religious schools and preserve Tibetan Buddhist teachings.
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