Karsha Monastery
| Karsha Monastery | |
|---|---|
Karsha Gompa in the Padum Valley | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Tibetan Buddhism |
| Sect | Gelug |
| Festivals | Karsha Gostor |
| Location | |
| Location | Pensi La, Padum Valley, Ladakh, India |
| Geographic coordinates | 33°32′3.78″N 76°54′25.35″E / 33.5343833°N 76.9070417°E |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Phagspa Shesrab |
Karsha Monastery or Karsha Gompa is a Buddhist monastery in the Padum Valley of the Zanskar region of the union territory of Ladakh in northern India. The Doda River flows past the monastery from its source at the Drang Drung Glacier of the Pensi La (14,500 feet (4,400 m)). It was founded by the translator Phagspa Shesrab. The monastery, also known by the name Karsha Chamspaling, was founded by Phagspa Shesrab, under the Gelugpa Order or Yellow Hats. It is 11 km north of Padum in Zanskar River valley.