Maitreya Temple

Maitreya Temple

Located 25 Km south of Leh in J&K Maitreya Temple is a holy shrine.

Maitreya Temple is located in Thiksey, 25km south of Leh in Jammu & Kashmir. The temple was inaugurated by the Dalai Lama in 1980. It enshrines a colossal 14m high gold-faced statue of Lord Buddha. The deity is seen seated in a lotus position. Murals made by the monks from Lingshet Gompa in Zanskar that depict scenes form Maitreya's (Lord Buddha's) life are conserved in the temple. Thiksey Festival, celebrated in the Thiksey Monastery is a major attraction. Maitreya Temple can be reached from Ladakh by road.

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