Buddhist Cham dance, Matho Monastery. Ladakh has many historic monasteries called Gompas, where Buddhist monks and nuns live, study and practice their religion. The monasteries of Ladakh are situated in scenic locations, on hills and mountains and have rich collections of Buddhist Thangka paintings, art and artifacts. Many of the monasteries are open to tourists who can admire the architecture and art collections in these Gompas. Ladakh, India.
Thiksey Goempa. Ladakh India
Ringed by the Zanskar range, Kharsha Monastery defies the dominating presence of the mountains. This sixteen century Gelukpa Monastery wears a new look as ti has been renovated recently. India.
