Stok Monastery or Stok Gompa or Palace is a Buddhist monastery in Leh district, Ladakh , northern India , 15 kilometers south of Leh.It was founded by Lama Lhawang Lotus in the 14th Century and has a remarkable library including all 108 volumes of the Kangjur. The ritual dance-mask festival is held annually.It was used for some time as a residence by the Ladakhi royalty.