India, Ladakh, Tikse, Close up of a novice monk writing with a pen and paper at Tikse Monastery.

Tibetan Buddhist monastery and surrounding buildings set into steep hillside. Thikse

Fresco on Buddhist monastery wall depicting Guru Padmasambhava the founder of Tibetan Buddhism. Thikse

Tikse Gompa. Twin red and white stupas with hilltop architecture beyond

Elaborately decorated golden Maitreya or Future Buddha statue at Tikse Gompa

Scriptures on shelves with each pocket holding a chapter at Tikse Gompa

View over the valley from the Tikse Gompa rooftop

View over Indus river valley from Tikse Gompa