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Another rockfall in the Phuktal monastery
On the night of 4 to 5 March 2025, what the monks had long feared came true. The Phuktal Monastery was hit by a heavy rockfall. A massive...
Mar 15, 20251 min read


The Movie, Making of "Phuktal, a Monastery between heaven and earth"
Filming in the Phuktal Monastery in Ladakh: an insight into life at 3900 metres above sea level. The Phuktal Monastery is an inspiring...
Mar 15, 20252 min read


The second journey to the Phuktal Monastery
It's August 2024, and the second exploratory trip to Phuktal Monastery begins. New to the team is Hans-Mathias Liechti from Gasser...
Mar 15, 20254 min read


The Phuktal Monastery Project
How it all began... In February 2023, Dechen Kaning received an unexpected visit from faraway Ladakh. Dechen is a Tibetan who has lived...
May 27, 20243 min read
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