Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Jokhang Monastery & Temple - Mountainland Mecca


Bec and Dee getting a history lesson from Tsering. For Tibetan Buddhists, the Jokhang Temple is one of the holiest places in the world. Dates back to the seventh century.


Morning prayers and worship in the courtyard outside of the Temple.


Represents the first two animals that came to Buddha to seek enlightenment.


Stupa - burning offerings.


Partaking of the Temple Holy Water.

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