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

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September 1st 2011
Published: September 1st 2011
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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 you) ... Read Full Entry



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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 another year's teaching-contract (my 8th year now) with Taizhou University 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 Jo... full info
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Buddhist monks make a visit to one of the shrines.Buddhist monks make a visit to one of the shrines.
Buddhist monks make a visit to one of the shrines.
It is difficult for me to remember the names of all of the shrines, but another golden roof temple is the Prayer Hall, used for religious tutelage.It is difficult for me to remember the names of all of the shrines, but another golden roof temple is the Prayer Hall, used for religious tutelage.
It is difficult for me to remember the names of all of the shrines, but another golden roof temple is the Prayer Hall, used for religious tutelage.
Entrance to the Abbot's compound at Ta'er Si.Entrance to the Abbot's compound at Ta'er Si.
Entrance to the Abbot's compound at Ta'er Si.
Murals along the walls of the Abbot's compoundMurals along the walls of the Abbot's compound
Murals along the walls of the Abbot's compound
What do Buddhist monks do in their spare time ?What do Buddhist monks do in their spare time ?
What do Buddhist monks do in their spare time ?
This young monk is perfecting his skills with the Tibetan alphabet.This young monk is perfecting his skills with the Tibetan alphabet.
This young monk is perfecting his skills with the Tibetan alphabet.
The robes of a Yellow Hat Sect Buddhist monk are neatly folded in a corner.The robes of a Yellow Hat Sect Buddhist monk are neatly folded in a corner.
The robes of a Yellow Hat Sect Buddhist monk are neatly folded in a corner.
Chinese children come with many friendly faces.Chinese children come with many friendly faces.
Chinese children come with many friendly faces.
View from the Abbott's compoundView from the Abbott's compound
View from the Abbott's compound
The abbot's renovated apartmentThe abbot's renovated apartment
The abbot's renovated apartment
Sensitive murals are found everywhere, depticting the spread of Buddhism in China.Sensitive murals are found everywhere, depticting the spread of Buddhism in China.
Sensitive murals are found everywhere, depticting the spread of Buddhism in China.
The entrance to the Abbot's compound shows its age, and is well preserved.The entrance to the Abbot's compound shows its age, and is well preserved.
The entrance to the Abbot's compound shows its age, and is well preserved.
Close-up of gate-top at the the Abbot's compound entrance.Close-up of gate-top at the the Abbot's compound entrance.
Close-up of gate-top at the the Abbot's compound entrance.
The interior of the main chapel in the Abbots residenceThe interior of the main chapel in the Abbots residence
The interior of the main chapel in the Abbots residence
Statuary in the main chapel of the Abbot Statuary in the main chapel of the Abbot
Statuary in the main chapel of the Abbot
Yak-butter keeps the flames in most Tibetan Buddhist temples.Yak-butter keeps the flames in most Tibetan Buddhist temples.
Yak-butter keeps the flames in most Tibetan Buddhist temples.
View into the courtyard from the second floor of the Abbot's compoundView into the courtyard from the second floor of the Abbot's compound
View into the courtyard from the second floor of the Abbot's compound
A quick look into the private chapel on the second floor of the Abbot's quartersA quick look into the private chapel on the second floor of the Abbot's quarters
A quick look into the private chapel on the second floor of the Abbot's quarters
Most structures show their strong Tibetan influence in their architectural style. Most structures show their strong Tibetan influence in their architectural style.
Most structures show their strong Tibetan influence in their architectural style.
Prayer flags at the exit of the Abbot's compoundPrayer flags at the exit of the Abbot's compound
Prayer flags at the exit of the Abbot's compound
Walking back along the main road of the Ta'er Si Temple Compound.Walking back along the main road of the Ta'er Si Temple Compound.
Walking back along the main road of the Ta'er Si Temple Compound.



1st September 2011

Kate
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Thanks!
Thanks for sharing this, Hans! You have certainly shared some awesome experiences and pictures these past few years!
1st September 2011

Rob_n_Lorenza
Rob & Lorenza B

Very interesting blog and great photos thank you!
1st September 2011

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

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.
1st September 2011

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Thanks
for continuing to blog. Your efforts are appreciated.
2nd September 2011

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

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.
2nd September 2011

Sue
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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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