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Stakna Monastery
Leh district Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaAbout
It was founded in the late 16th century by a Bhutanese scholar and saint, Chosje Jamyang Palkar . The name, literally meaning 'tiger's nose' was given because it was built on a hill shaped like a tiger 's nose. Of note is a sacred Arya Avalokitesvara statue from Kamrup , Assam . Stakna has a residence of approximately 30 monks.
