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Article #285: Buddhism Buddhism Everywhere!

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Ladakh is the dominant region of Buddhism and provide a scenic view of the cities
in India. Buddhism was established and from atop. They have been magnificently
propagated by Lord Buddha, and it enables colored and the statues of Buddha where
the people of Ladakh to live their life various life states are portrayed.
in peace and harmony. Once covered with Though India is considered to be the
extensive lakes this region is now have birth place of Buddhism but today it has
the finest of sculptures and beautifully confined to the regions of Ladakh. The
designed wood carvings. Buddhist shrines in these areas are
The monasteries of Ladakh are an epitome worshiped by the Ladakhi. The Buddhist
of the rich Buddhist culture that in monks inhabiting these areas are
incorporated in the air of the region. considered to have been of Tibetan
These monasteries, which are popularly origin. The religious culture of Buddhism
known as 'Gompas' are built on high has had a great impact on lives of the
elevations that face south, as per the people who dwell in these areas.
Tibetan culture. These Buddhist Buddhism plays an important role in
monasteries are in possession of some of making this a peaceful and soulful area.
the immortal sculptures of Lord Buddha. One thing worth noticing is that in these
The popular monasteries are the Lamayuru areas women enjoy a very independent
monastery and the Hemis monastery. The status. Besides performing the household
prime attraction of these monasteries are duties they are allowed to participate in
the annual festivals that take place in the business of the region, which is
these 'Gompas'. quite unlike some of the remote areas of
The architectural pattern of these the country.
monasteries have been carefully planned






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