About Hemis Monastery:
- It is a Buddhist monastery located in Leh City,
- It belongs to the Drukpa lineage of Buddhism.
- The monastery was first established in the 11th century and later re-established in the 17th century by the Ladakhi King Sengge Namgyal.
- It is also famous for its 2-day religious ceremony known as the Hemis Festival.
- This festival is celebrated in honour of Padmasambhava which is observed here in
- It is the biggest and very richly endowed monastery.
Key Facts about the Drukpa Lineage Buddhism
- It was founded in the 12th century by Gyalwa Gotsangpa, a disciple of the famous Tibetan master Phagmo Drupa.
- It is particularly prominent in Bhutan.
- This is known for its efforts to empower women, and their nuns are allowed to receive the same level of training and education as their male counterparts.
