Ladakh Buddhist Association

Ladakh Buddhist Association
Ladakh Nangpay Tsoksdus
AbbreviationLBA
SuccessorThupstan Chhewang, former MP
Formation1934
Founders
  • King Jigmet Dadul Namgyal
  • Kalon Tsewang Rigzin
  • Lachumir Munshi Sonam Tsewang
  • Kalon Bankapa Murup Gyaltsan
  • Pandit Sridhar Koul
TypeSocio-Religious / Charitable
PurposeMaintaining peace and stability in Ladakh region
HeadquartersLeh, India
Location
  • Chokhang Vihar, main market, Leh
Region
Ladakh, India
Membership24356
Official language
Bhoti, English
Vice President
Chering Dorjay, former MP and Dr. Tsewang Yangjor
Key people
President Thupstan Chhewang Vice President Tsering Dorjey Lakrook
SubsidiariesLBA Youth Wing
AffiliationsBuddhist Society of India
WebsiteOfficial Website Official handle

Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) is an organization in Ladakh, India concerned with interests of Buddhists in Ladakh. It was founded in 1933 by King Jigmet Dadul Namgyal, Kalon Tsewang Rigzin, Lachumir Munshi Sonam Tsewang and Kalon Bankapa Morup Gyaltsan and Pandit Sridhar Koul, also known as Pandit Dulu, after the Glancy Commission failed to provide representation to Ladakhi Buddhists in the newly proposed Praja Sabha. The initiative led to the establishment of the Young Men's Buddhist Association (YMBA) in 1934, which was later renamed as the Ladakh Buddhist Association.

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