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| + | [[Namgyal Tsemo Monastery]] or [[Namgyal Tsemo Gompa]] is a [[Gelug Buddhist Monastery]] in [[Leh district]], Ladakh, northern [[India]]. | ||
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| + | Founded in 1430 by King Tashi Namgyal of Ladakh, it has a three-story high gold idol of [[Maitreya Buddha]] and ancient manuscripts and frescoes. | ||
The [[Monastery]] was featured in a television commercial for WorldSoccerShop.com in 2011. | The [[Monastery]] was featured in a television commercial for WorldSoccerShop.com in 2011. | ||
Latest revision as of 21:24, 1 February 2016
Namgyal Tsemo Monastery or Namgyal Tsemo Gompa is a Gelug Buddhist Monastery in Leh district, Ladakh, northern India.
Founded in 1430 by King Tashi Namgyal of Ladakh, it has a three-story high gold idol of Maitreya Buddha and ancient manuscripts and frescoes.
The Monastery was featured in a television commercial for WorldSoccerShop.com in 2011.
