#133 Teaching at Taizhou Teachers College, China ( Ta'er Si Buddhist Temple near Xining, Qinghai)

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September 1st 2011
This is Part III of my summer visit to the Province of Qinghai, China's 4th largest province, surrounded by the provinces of Sichuan, Gansu, Xinjiang and Tibet. In TravelBlog #131 we visited the wonderful and largest of China's lakes, known as Qinghai-lake. In TravelBlog #132 we experienced the Great Mosque of Qinghai's capital, Xining. This TravelBlog #133 takes me (and y... Read Full Entry


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Hans J. Schneider
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After 38 years as a Foreign Language Teacher and Foreign Language Dept. Chair at Coral Gables Sr. H.S., and A.J. Professor of German at the University of Miami, I have left Florida in June of 2006, where my home is in Miami Beach, Florida, USA. I have just signed a seventh year teaching-contract with Taizhou Teachers College in the city of Taizhou, located about 3hrs north of Shanghai, in Jiangsu Province, CHINA. I thought it would be informative for others and rewarding for me personally, to log the progress of my efforts from beginning to end, as a Travel and Photo Journal. I ap... full info
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I was told, that "Sky-Funerals" are still performed on this hill. It is covered by a train of prayer-flags.I was told, that "Sky-Funerals" are still performed on this hill. It is covered by a train of prayer-flags.
I was told, that "Sky-Funerals" are still performed on this hill. It is covered by a train of prayer-flags.
Prayer flags led to the top, where corpses are ritually dismembered by monks and offered to the vultures.Prayer flags led to the top, where corpses are ritually dismembered by monks and offered to the vultures.
Prayer flags led to the top, where corpses are ritually dismembered by monks and offered to the vultures.
PLEASE SKIP THE NEXT PHOTO, IF YOU HAVE A WEAK STOMACH !!
Photo of a photo from a "Sky-funeral". The corpse is dismembered, and vultures are waiting to devour the party parts, including the bones.Photo of a photo from a "Sky-funeral". The corpse is dismembered, and vultures are waiting to devour the party parts, including the bones.
Photo of a photo from a "Sky-funeral". The corpse is dismembered, and vultures are waiting to devour the party parts, including the bones.
A view across the temple compound, with the sky-funeral hill visible on the top left corner.A view across the temple compound, with the sky-funeral hill visible on the top left corner.
A view across the temple compound, with the sky-funeral hill visible on the top left corner.
LET ME NOW TAKE YOU ON A PHOTO JOURNEY THROUGH ONE OF TIBETAN BUDDHISM'S MOST HOLY AND REVERED TEMPLES ... THE MAIN ENTRANCE IS NEAR THESE 8 STUPAS.LET ME NOW TAKE YOU ON A PHOTO JOURNEY THROUGH ONE OF TIBETAN BUDDHISM'S MOST HOLY AND REVERED TEMPLES ... THE MAIN ENTRANCE IS NEAR THESE 8 STUPAS.
LET ME NOW TAKE YOU ON A PHOTO JOURNEY THROUGH ONE OF TIBETAN BUDDHISM'S MOST HOLY AND REVERED TEMPLES ... THE MAIN ENTRANCE IS NEAR THESE 8 STUPAS.
We must first pass along this path of Buddhist prayer-wheels.We must first pass along this path of Buddhist prayer-wheels.
We must first pass along this path of Buddhist prayer-wheels.
We pass the "Lesser Golden Roof Hall". Its interior is a bizarre pavillion, dedicated to animals.We pass the "Lesser Golden Roof Hall". Its interior is a bizarre pavillion, dedicated to animals.
We pass the "Lesser Golden Roof Hall". Its interior is a bizarre pavillion, dedicated to animals.
Photos are not permitted inside, but stuffed goats, deer, and sheep are draped in ceremonial scarves, and peer down from the upper stories.
Along the first narrow path, I admire this sacrificial Stupa and prayer-wheel.Along the first narrow path, I admire this sacrificial Stupa and prayer-wheel.
Along the first narrow path, I admire this sacrificial Stupa and prayer-wheel.
Looking more closely behind the white Stupa, I can see the hill, where "Sky-funerals" are performed.Looking more closely behind the white Stupa, I can see the hill, where "Sky-funerals" are performed.
Looking more closely behind the white Stupa, I can see the hill, where "Sky-funerals" are performed.
Entrance to the Buddhist Library is ornate and typically Tibetan.Entrance to the Buddhist Library is ornate and typically Tibetan.
Entrance to the Buddhist Library is ornate and typically Tibetan.
Most architecture is Tibetan in design.Most architecture is Tibetan in design.
Most architecture is Tibetan in design.
The roof carries one of Buddhism's great symbol, the Wheel of Life, and two golden deer. I remember these from my visit to the temples in Lhasa, TibetThe roof carries one of Buddhism's great symbol, the Wheel of Life, and two golden deer. I remember these from my visit to the temples in Lhasa, Tibet
The roof carries one of Buddhism's great symbol, the Wheel of Life, and two golden deer. I remember these from my visit to the temples in Lhasa, Tibet
Under the protection of roofs, there is room for pilgrims to spend the night. Under the protection of roofs, there is room for pilgrims to spend the night.
Under the protection of roofs, there is room for pilgrims to spend the night.
Giant prayer-wheel is turned by Buddhist monk.Giant prayer-wheel is turned by Buddhist monk.
Giant prayer-wheel is turned by Buddhist monk.
Tibetan Pilgrim walking the halls of the Ta'er Si.Tibetan Pilgrim walking the halls of the Ta'er Si.
Tibetan Pilgrim walking the halls of the Ta'er Si.
These first buildings are large and adorned with bright colors.These first buildings are large and adorned with bright colors.
These first buildings are large and adorned with bright colors.
The Great Sutra Hall is supported by 168 columns.
The interior of the Great Sutra Hall, where doctoral degrees are conferred on eminent Buddhist scholars.The interior of the Great Sutra Hall, where doctoral degrees are conferred on eminent Buddhist scholars.
The interior of the Great Sutra Hall, where doctoral degrees are conferred on eminent Buddhist scholars.
Statuary within the Great Sutra HallStatuary within the Great Sutra Hall
Statuary within the Great Sutra Hall
One thousand gilded bronze statues of Tsong Khapa and volumes of scriptures are enshrined against the wall, behind the gilded statuary.One thousand gilded bronze statues of Tsong Khapa and volumes of scriptures are enshrined against the wall, behind the gilded statuary.
One thousand gilded bronze statues of Tsong Khapa and volumes of scriptures are enshrined against the wall, behind the gilded statuary.
There are thrones in this hall for the Dalai Lama, Panchen Lama, and the Abbot.There are thrones in this hall for the Dalai Lama, Panchen Lama, and the Abbot.
There are thrones in this hall for the Dalai Lama, Panchen Lama, and the Abbot.
There are many dozens of brightly painted temples in every corner of the Ta'er Si Temple compound.There are many dozens of brightly painted temples in every corner of the Ta'er Si Temple compound.
There are many dozens of brightly painted temples in every corner of the Ta'er Si Temple compound.


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Kate
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Date: 1st September 2011

Thanks!
Thanks for sharing this, Hans! You have certainly shared some awesome experiences and pictures these past few years!

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Rob_n_Lorenza
Rob & Lorenza B
Date: 1st September 2011


Very interesting blog and great photos thank you!

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D MJ Binkley
Dave & Merry Jo Binkley
Date: 1st September 2011

Really enjoying your blogs.
We are enjoying your style of writing and all the details you've shared. Lots of history. Beautiful temples. Thanks for sharing.

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Home and Away
Bob and Linda
Date: 1st September 2011

Thanks
for continuing to blog. Your efforts are appreciated.

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Dancing Dave
David Hooper
Date: 2nd September 2011

TA'ER SI
Another hidden pearl in China...Ta'er Si. I have travelled through 14 provences in China but not Qinghai...well not yet. Your blog highlights how beautiful it is...thank you.

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Sue
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Date: 2nd September 2011

Memories!
Ta'er Si complex was one of my favourites during my travels in China as well, Hans. I continue to be impressed with the fact that you've put out 3 blogs in about a week!!!! Great photos once again. Hugs Sue

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