Villages in Jammu and Kashmir - Korzok Monastery, Changthang, Alchi, Kreeri, Chak-E-Arsala Khan, Kashmir, Hanle, Tangmarg, Durbuk, Nyoma, Nimu (Paperback)

Chapters: Korzok Monastery, Changthang, Alchi, Kreeri, Chak-E-Arsala Khan, Kashmir, Hanle, Tangmarg, Durbuk, Nyoma, Nimu, Kanji, Jasrota, Skiu-Kaya, Demchok, Chushul, Gya, Ladakh, Ukdungle, Upshi, Khull, Dah Hanu, Dudwara, Zazun, Barel, Sirnoo, Ghari Momin, Tegar, Liderwan, Chikar. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 75. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Korzok Monastery - The word Korzok is a derivative of two words, namely Kor meaning a place in the Ladakhi language and Zok which is said to be a derivative of the word dzot-pa meaning manager. Over the years, the last letter of the word was changed to k to the derivative word Zok and together with Kor came to be known as Korzok. Another explanation attributed is that shepherds working for the monasteries in the nearby hamlets kept the kings cattle at this place, not only to tend them but to also extract milk, cheese and butter. Hence, the place came to be known as Korzok. It is said that the nomads were exploited by the Monastery as they were paid very meagre amounts for the services rendered. Hence the place was given the name 'Korzok' (meaning: acquired by unfair means). The history of Korzok is traced back to kings who ruled in the inhospitable terrain and fought several wars. They suffered several setbacks in wars and had to lead a nomadic life in isolation. One of the kings of this nomadic lineage had sent his emissary to Tibet seeking help. He brought a Lama from Tibet who established the monastery at Korzok about 300 years ago. Since then the nomads preferred to change their animistic religion and adopt to Buddhism. They preferred living peacefully and in harmony with their surroundings and animals. The reign of the nomadic kingdom ended with their last King Tsewang Yurgyal, who ruled until August 1947 when India became a de...More: http: //booksllc.net/?id=19133893