Which overlooks the village of Korzok.
Hence, the place came to be known as"Korzok.
The 3rd Korzok Rinpoche, Kunga Lodro Ningpo was
The word‘Korzok' is a derivative of two words,
The 3rd Korzok Rinpoche, Kunga Lodro Ningpo was
the founder of Korzok Monastery.
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
The history of Korzok is traced back to kings who ruled in the inhospitable terrain
and fought several wars.
It is located in the Korzok village, on the northwestern bank of Tso Moriri(lake)
in Leh District, Ladakh, India.
Korzok monastery as seen now is said to have been re-built in the
19th century on the right bank of the Tsomoriri River.
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.