Leh

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The existence of Tibetan Buddhism and Islam in Leh resulted in conflict between the two religions. Mosques and Buddhist Gompas were destroyed whenever a religious war was initiated. Because the main Mosque, Jama Masjid and the Soma Gompa are situated not very far from one another, broadcasting of the Muslim prayers and Buddhist prayers have resulted in a cold war between these two communities. The Dalai Lama's made a visit to Leh in August 2003 to temples and mosques, and made a speech to stress religious pluralism among locals, to promote religious harmony.

The Christian community in Leh were converted from Tibetan Buddhism by German Moravian missionaries who first established a church in 1885.Of late, reports surfaced that Buddhists have become increasingly wary as Buddhist children sometimes are fraudulently converted to Christianity.