The Thang Yug Gompa is one of the most revered monasteries of Himachal Pradesh. It is located in the districts of Lahaul and Spiti. This monastery is one of the most visited monasteries in the district. It was built in the first half of the 14th century. It is an exemplary specimen of the strong impact of Buddhism on the region. The monastery is associated with the Sa-kya-pa sect of Buddhists and is well known for its historical significance.
As stated in the history, a group of eminent Buddhist scholars of Thang Yug Gompa consummated the task of revising the Thangyur. Tangyur is the Tantra treatises. In 87 volumes it constitute one class of Tibetan scriptures. It has also come to known that in earlier days, the monastery stood at Hikkim, a small town in Lahaul Spiti. Later, the villagers shifted the Thang Yug Monastery to its present site near Comic village. The remains of the old monastery can be still seen in Hikkim. The head lama of the Thang Yug Gumpa usually belongs to Tibet.
(Last Updated on : 24/01/2009)
