Hemis Monastery

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.