This may however refer to a now destroyed Kadampa Monastery at the nearby village of Rangrik, which was probably destroyed in the 14th century when the Sakya sect rose to power with Mongol assistance. Nevertheless, it is believed that the monastery is at least a thousand years old. There was even a celebration of its millennium in in the presence of the Dalai Lama. Key Gompa was frequently attacked by the Mongols, such as the 17th century raid during the reign of the fifth Dalai Lama.
In the 19th century, it was attacked and looted by various armies engaging in fights in the region. This was followed by a devastating fire in the s.
In , a violent earthquake caused further damage to the building. Repeated attacks on the monastery resulted in frequent renovation and reconstruction work, which in turn has given rise to irregular box like structure. The building has the appearance of a defensive fort rather than a monastery. Today, the monastery is a renowned religious training centre for the lamas who can be seen dancing, singing and playing with their pipes and horns.
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Read All Comments Post a Comment. Count: We have sent you a verification email. Another interesting aspect of the gompa is its collection of weapons which may have been used to ward off marauders as also to maintain its control over people betraying a church-militant character.
Thousands of devotees from all over the world were attended the Kalachakra ceremony which was performed in August, by His Holiness Dalai Lama. Kalachakra initiation Skt. Abhisheka, Tibetan Wang is not just an elaborate puja or a religious congregation. It is a workshop in a grand scale to make an earnest effort by both the teacher and disciples to awaken their Buddha nature by the combined forces of teaching, prayer, blessing, devotion, mantra, yoga and meditation.
It is an effort by every participant to try to discover the true and permanent peace for the sake of all others. The Buddhists believe mere presence during this elaborate initiation ceremony stretching over a few days, liberates the participant from suffering and bestows on him the bliss of Enlightenment.
The ceremony focuses on five main subjects — cosmology, psycho-physiology, initiation, sadhana and Buddhahood. A Kalachakra mandala and Viswatma deitiy in union with his consort are at the centre of this ceremony guiding the disciple through the tedious process of initiation. The gompa is approached by road from Kaza only 12 km.
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