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Leh, Ladakh, India
The Drukpa Lineage: Hemis Gompa is the largest and wealthiest monastery in Ladakh, belonging to the Drukpa Lineage of Buddhism, which traces its origin to the 11th century. While its history is ancient, the current structure was re-established in 1672 AD by the Ladakhi King Sengge Namgyal, a great p atron of Buddhism. It is considered the main seat of the Drukpa order in Ladakh. The monastery complex is vast, located dramatically on a hillside, overlooking a picturesque valley, and is the gateway to the Hemis National Park. Treasures and Art: The monastery is a veritable treasure trove, housing an immense collection of ancient manuscripts, golden statues, invaluable thangkas (Tibetan Buddhist scroll paintings), stupas embedded with precious stones, and various sacred artifacts. The most famous is the largest Thangka in Ladakh, displayed only once every 12 years during the special Hemis Festival. The two main temples, the Tshogs-khang and the Dukhang, are adorned with vivid murals and statues, including a large gilded statue of Sakyamuni Buddha. Spiritual Significance: Hemis is deeply revered, associated with the Naropa (an 11th-century Indian scholar-saint). The Rimpoche (spiritual head) of Hemis is considered a reincarnation of the monastery's founder, Stagtshang Raspa. Its secluded, imposing location gives it a powerful spiritual atmosphere. It is the centre of a rich, living tradition of Buddhist philosophy and tantra. The complex includes a modern museum that protects and showcases its historical and spiritual wealth to the world.
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