| Stongdey Monastery | |
| Map Type: | India Ladakh#India |
| Coordinates: | 33.5193°N 76.9882°W |
| Location: | Zanskar River Valley, Ladakh, India |
| Sect: | Gelug |
| Dedicated To: | Je Tsongkhapa |
| No. Of Monks: | 60 |
Stongdey Monastery, often written Stongde, Stongday, Tonday or Thonde, is a flourishing Buddhist monastery in Zanskar, Ladakh, northern India, approximately 18 km northeast of Padum, on the road to Zangla.[1]
The gompa was founded in 1052 by Naropa's disciple, the famous translator Lama Marpa Lotsawa (1012-1097). It was taken over by the Gelugpa about four centuries later and became dedicated to Je Tsongkhapa.[1] [2]
It is the second largest monastic institution in Zanskar, with a community of about 60 Gelukpa monks.[1] Every year the Gustor Festival is held on the 28th and 29th day in the eleventh month of the Tibetan calendar.
There are seven temples in all. The Tshogs-khang is decorated with exquisite painting including some with deities on a black background outlined in gold.[2]