Samstanling Monastery

Visit the Samstanling Monastery, where lush grass surrounds you and leads you along a path lined with ripe berries. As you walk in, prayer bells line the walls that lead to the gathering hall, filled with beautiful pictures of Lord Buddha's teachings. These rooms, which are called "old" and "new," give you a sense of what Buddhism is all about. Right next door, you can find a complex of monk housing that accommodates people who are committed to spiritual practice.

In this peaceful place, you can meet an exceptional 7-year-old who is thought to be Lama Bakula Rinpoche's successor. His presence fills the air with divine energy, and he blesses people and ties holy threads around their wrists, which are thought to cleanse the soul. This young sage leaves an enduring impression on your heart and spirit. You can sense the purity and grace that emerge from his divine offerings when you are with him at Samstanling Monastery.

• Discover history at Samstanling Gompa, built in the early 1800s by Lama Tsultims Nima as a reminder of the enduring Tibetan Buddhist traditions.
• Get away from the bustle of the city and lose yourself in the tranquil atmosphere of the monastery in Sumur hamlet, Nubra Valley.
• Experience a world of serenity and tranquillity within the monastery's characteristic gold, white, and crimson décor.
• Discover the meaning of the Dharmachakra and the profound teachings of Lord Buddha through the detailed murals that adorn the halls.
• Observe the rituals performed by the roughly fifty dedicated monks who inhabit this spiritual haven.