Likir Gompa (Monastery)
Likir Gompa, built in the 11th century, is known for the 75 m tall Buddha statue.
Likir Gompa (Monastery)
Likir means “Naga-encircled”, representing the two great serpent spirits – Nanda and Taksako.
Gautama Buddha, also known as Sakyamuni (Sage of the Åšakyas)
Ngari Rinpoche, the younger brother of the 14th Dalai Lama Stanzin Gyatso, is the abbot of this monastery.
Sakyamuni
The monastery houses about 120 lamas.
Lamaji
Central courtyard
The gompa school provides elemantary education to about 30 students. Some of the students will eventually be selected to be lamas.
Lunch break @ the Gompa
Greeting ‘Ladaki style’
Wonder what was so interesting on the other side
Playtime
Play nice !!!
Taking a break
Lamaji signalling the end of lunch break
View from the terrace
View of Sakyamuni statue from the terrace
Masks, Gompa museum
Tapestry, Gompa museum
Inside the Gompa
Mahakala mural
Mural
Tsongkhapa (1357-1419) was a famous teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose activities led to the formation of the Geluk school (Yellow Hat) of Buddhism.
Tsong-kha-pa
Buddha
Mural
Prayer Time
Chanting prayers
A local lady praying in the courtyard
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