Q681
Which monastery was famous for the Giant State of Shakyamuni Buddha?
A.
Shey Monastery
AnswerB.
Stok Monastery
C.
Spituk Monastery
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Shey Monastery or Gompa and the Shey Palace complex are structures located on a hillock in Shey, 15 kilometres (9.3 miles) to the south of Leh in Ladakh, northern India on the Leh-Manali road. Shey was the summer capital of Ladakh in the past. It contains a huge Shakyamuni Buddha statue. It is the second largest Buddha statue in Ladakh.