Buddhism in Ladakh and its Culture and Tradition- A General survey

Abstract

Ladakh is very much influenced with Tradition and Culture of Tibet. Infact, Ladakh is known as the western Tibet. Lying politically in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, bordering Pakistan and China, Ladakh is an important snow desert region of India. The people of Ladakh have been cherished by the virtue of generosity, kindness, love, tolerance and compassion from the ancient time. It is very renowned place all over the world. Thus during the summer season regardless of the harsh geographical conditions, the place is crowded with people from different part of the World just to have a sign of the long survived Tibetan Buddhist culture and their impact upon their lifestyle. The majority of the people of the Ladakh are the follower of the Buddha Dhamma and Islam with a few Christian populations.