The Shanti Stupa, perched on a hilltop in Ladakh-Leh facing the enchanting Leh Town , A Glorious White Buddhist Stupa Peace Icon. Shanti Stupa, built in 1991, is a gift from Japanese people to Ladakhi people and stands for common values of peace and compassion between these two countries.
The Shanti Stupa is an exceptional masterpiece comprising of two levels having ornate carvings, and vibrant wall paintings illustrating the life and teachings of Buddha. The base of the stupa is where a reliquary holding the revered remains of Buddha lies, having been enshrined personally by the 14th Dalai Lama.
However, Shanti Stupa is not just merely a religious monument. The mountain is also an important tourism site with stunning panoramic scenery of mountains covered in white snow and rolling valleys underneath. At the top of the Stupa one finds a flight of steps which leads up to the summit while one could also take a walk round base for appreciating the beautiful engravings and paintings.
The Shanti Stupa is not only significant for its religious and cultural dimensions but also contributes towards promoting peace and tranquility within the area. It is an area where all people, irrespective of their faith can gather in order to pray for peace and to learn the Buddhist principles of love and comprehension. Read more...