Phyang Monastery - 2
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Namgyal or victory stupa's built on the path to the Phyang Monastery.
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The entrance to the Phyang Monastery.
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Being recently restored by craftsmen and artisans it enjoys a vibrant and different color palette.
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The vibrantly painted Monastery is geometrically divided with pillars, and niches on the ceilings.
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Scenes depicting Buddha's past & future life have been perfectly painted on the surrounding walls.
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A bird of a Buddhist paradise the Kalavinka is believed to have the most melodious voice.
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A painted mandala on the ceiling on the Monastery.
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Finer details of floral patterns painted on the walls with neat tube work can be seen in this image.
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These tormas are handmade by monks specially trained to do so, in the monastery.
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Ornamental silver bowls hold offerings, sweets & money given by the people visiting the Monastery.
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A Gold painted - wooden carving on the Choktse's (table).
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A beautifully carved and painted Peacocks that symbolizes wisdom in Buddhism.
Phyang is a hilly village located just outside Leh. It owes its popularity to the Phyang monastery which is named after a blue mountain. The Phyang Monastery was established in 1515. The current head Lama or teacher is His Holiness Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche. Drikung Kagyu is one of the eight 'minor' lineages of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. The monastery has been recently refurbished and over 80 craftsmen and painters have put their skills into it. Following the traditional architecture it has been painted in the most vivid colors. Every inch of the niches and pillars outdoors, are covered in rich carvings that have been detailed beautifully. And the walls and ceilings indoors are covered in ritualistic paintings representing the future life of Buddha, the reincarnations of Buddha, the auspicious symbols of Buddhism, along with detailed tantric paintings etc. Within the Phyang Monastery there are sacred temples with frescoes dating back to the 14th century.
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