Buddhist Study

Buddhism is the predominant religion in the Himalayan region of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh. Referred to as “Little Tibet”, the hill of the city is strongly influenced by Tibetan Buddhism. The region consists of two major sects, Hinayana and Mahayana. Hinayana sole purpose is the enlightenment and nirvana Mahayana believe in winning at all. Buddhist worship and pray to Buddha and many incarnations of Buddha, known as Bodhisattvas. Treat your soul and spirit in a spiritual atmosphere of the monasteries of Ladakh, full of rhythmic chants of the monks.

Buddhist monks
The priests of the monasteries are known as lamas or monks. They usually wear bright clothes and clay has a very simple lifestyle. “Kushok” is the head of llamas, which is the incarnation of a holy man of long ago. They enjoyed the title “Rinpoche”, which means the precious jewel. The monks are preachers, teachers and play an important role of the priest on the auspicious ceremonies such as births, deaths and weddings and the celebrations for the Losar festival.

Buddhist culture
Buddhist culture is one of the easiest culture which prevails for 25 centuries. He influenced the lives of many people around the world. Aspiration ethics, customs and traditions, fairs and festivals are amazing features of this culture alive.

Buddhist monasteries and Gompa
The land of Buddhist Ladakh boasts of many monasteries and Gompa. He treasures the rich heritage of the murals that are obviously in the home decor. Buddhist monasteries is also home to beautiful collection of sacred texts, frescos, idols and religious objects. Fairs and festivals are celebrated here with great pomp and splendor, to commemorate an event, and the religious person. Hemis Gompa, Lamayuru monastery of Shey Monastery, the monastery Spituk, the Thiksey monastery Likir and much more.

Precious Thangka
Thangkas are religious paintings of exquisite Buddhist monks shown at festivals. The images depicted stories from the life story of Buddha and other Boddhisatvas. Thangkas in Buddhist symbolism and imagery are enriched remarkable.

Fairs and festivals monastic
The Festival Grand monastic experience that making a delicious magical stay in the cold desert of India – Ladakh. Many people celebrate religious festivals with great zeal and enthusiasm. With dance, song and celebration. The mask dance is performed by the lamas steals the hearts of every visitor. Yuru Kabgyat, Stok Guru Tsechu, Dosmochey, Matho Nagrang and are much more popular monastic festival of Ladakh.