Of Prayer Wheels, Mandalas, and Thangkas


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May 17th 2010
Published: June 6th 2010
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"Tashi Delek!" Our local guide, Jam, greeted us as he placed a traditional Tibetan white scarf (khata) on our necks. After 53 hours of train travel, we were finally in Lhasa. Even at night, the city looked crisp and modern. Roads and buildings were neatly planned and structured. The city appeared to have a surfeit of marble supply because the roads and walkways were made from marble. Yes, ma... Read Full Entry



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welcomed with a "khata" welcomed with a "khata"
welcomed with a "khata"

the traditional Tibetan scarf
LhasaLhasa
Lhasa

notice the mountains against the crystal blue sky
entrance to Jokhang Temple, the holiest temple in Tibetentrance to Jokhang Temple, the holiest temple in Tibet
entrance to Jokhang Temple, the holiest temple in Tibet

note the Dharma wheel flanked by 2 deers
Going around the templeGoing around the temple
Going around the temple

in clockwise direction
inside looking outinside looking out
inside looking out

view from Jokhang Temple entrance
giant prayer wheel giant prayer wheel
giant prayer wheel

at the entrance of Jokhang Temple



8th June 2010

wow
wow, your trip's annotation made me feel like I were in Lhasa too. I am glad you realized your dream, despite the misadventure. I hope you are well now. Where next??
8th June 2010

more to come :)
thanks! please wait for the rest of Tibet and Nepal account. just don't have time to write. Machu Picchu next up! :)
12th June 2010

Hello: i read your blog with great interest and excitement. If it's not too much trouble, may i know what is the name of the local travel agency in Manila who assisted you with your itinerary/tibetan permit ? Was the permit mailed to you from China to Manila ? Hope u dont mind. Have a nice day !
13th June 2010

Thanks a million !!! you write very very well, at hindi ako nan bobola... Have a nice day Doc. :)
8th March 2013

One day we will get there
Enjoying your blogs.

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