Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Dalai Lama Lays Foundation for Vihara Reconstruction in Ladakh
The Dalai Lama recently began the rebuilding of the Chowkhang Vihara monastery in Leh, Ladakh.
The event was attended by many people, including religious leaders.
The Dalai Lama wants the new Vihara to be a place for studying Buddhist philosophy.
The original temple, built in 1957, needed to be rebuilt due to damage from floods.
The Dalai Lama has been in the region since July 12.
Dalai Lama laid the foundation stone for the reconstruction of the Chowkhang Vihara in Leh, Ladakh.
The event was attended by religious leaders, local dignitaries, and community members.
The Dalai Lama emphasized the importance of the Vihara as a center for Buddhist study and debate.
The Vihara is being reconstructed due to damage from floods.
The Dalai Lama arrived in Leh on July 12 for a month-long tour.
- Who
- Dalai Lama
- What
- Dalai Lama laid the foundation stone for the reconstruction of the Chowkhang Vihara
- When
- Recently, on a Sunday
- Where
- Leh, Ladakh
- Why
- To establish a center for Buddhist study and debate
- Event
- Foundation Stone Laying
- Location
- Leh, Ladakh
- Key Figure
- Dalai Lama
- Organization
- Ladakh Buddhist Association
- Project
- Reconstruction of Chowkhang Vihara
- Reason for Reconstruction
- Damage from floods
Sources
Enthusiasm in Ladakh as Dalai Lama lays foundation for reconstruction of Chowkhang Vihara in Leh
Dalai Lama Lays Foundation Of Chokhang Vihara In Leh
Dalai Lama lays foundation stone of new Chowkhang Vihara monastery in Ladakh