In 1955, an ancient statue of Buddha was being enshrined in Wat Traimit. While lifting the statue one of the ropes broke sending the statues crushing to the floor. As a result of the crash the small ...

Founded in early 15th century, Namgyal Tsemo monastery in Leh in Ladakh is renowned for its three-storey high solid gold idol of Maitrieya Buddha. Situated on a mountain top behind the Leh palace ...