Key Monastery – Lahaul - Spiti Tour - Buddhism in Himachal Pradesh - Buddhist Tour

KEY MONASTERY: is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery located on top of a hill having height of 4,166 meters in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh. It is also named as Ki or Kye or Kee monastery.

Key monastery is one of the biggest monasteries located in Spiti Valley. Kye Gompa is founded by Dromton, a pupil of the famous teacher, Atisha in the 11th century. The walls of monastery are covered with paintings and murals, representing monastic architecture of 14th century. This monastery has numerous ancient murals and books which includes images of Buddha. There are three floors in this monastery. The first one is used for storage. Second one is called Tangyur which is painted with many murals. The ground floor is beautifully decorated Assembly Hall and cells for monks.

Key Monastery is over 10000-years-old and the oldest religious training centre for Lamas.

The valley of the Himalayas hold the treasures and secrets of ancient civilizations. Monastic traditions developed enormous architectural marvels and perhaps in no other society does religion play such a defining role in the political and economic.

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Buddhism in UP - Buddhist Monuments & Monastery in Uttar Pradesh - Buddhist Tour

 Uttar Pradesh has numerous Buddhist attractions & sightseeing which are as:

Dhamekha Stupa, Sarnath: The Dhamekha stupa, located in Sarnath, is one the most famous Buddhist holy structure. The Dhamekha stupa was the place where the Buddha preached his first sermon of 'middle path' to his five disciples.

Ashoka Pillar, Sarnath: The Ashoka pillar commemorates the visit of the Buddhist Indian emperor Ashoka to Sarnath. Ashoka Pillar has the famous lion capital, known as the National Emblem of India.

Dharmarajika Stupa, Sarnath: The Dharmarajika stupa was built by the king Ashoka to enshrine the relics of Lord Buddha.

Mahaparinirvana Temple, Kushinagar: This temple is devoted to the 'mahaprinirvana' of Lord Buddha. It has a 6 meters long statue representing the dying Buddha reclining on his right side.

Nirvana Stupa, Kushinagar: The Nirvana stupa, called as the Rambhar stupa, is a big brickwork structure build upon place where Lord Buddha was cremated.

The Ruins of Old Kaushambi: The ruins of the ancient city of Kaushambi in Uttar Pradesh reveal a huge prosperous Buddhist site as monasteries, stupas, pillars and sculptures.

Jetavana Vihara, Sravasti: The Jetavana vihara, located in Sravasti district is one of the most venerated Buddhist sites in Uttar Pradesh because of Lord Gautam Buddha spent 24 years of His life at this place.

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