by The silent, introspective poses…
At Rumtek near Gangtok considered the largest and most important monastery in Sikkim…
A few days later, at Pemayangtse monastery near Pelling in West Sikkim, a young monk fills lamps with oil in readiness for the next day’s prayers…
From Mcleodganj, one of my all-time favorites, a monk in prayer…
Another interesting time for monk-watching is during their time of study, an integral part of their day. It is usually a silent and serious activity; this was at Enchey monastery, in Gangtok…
The most fascinating to watch is the Tibetan rhetoric – I saw this in Mcleodganj – where groups of young monks study together in a form of debate. This is the questioner, asking his questions, with a clap, a slight jump, slight flourish. And the other student, the answerer so to say, sitting before him trying to respond. There is usually a lot of noise and energy around this – I caught them here in a quieter moment…
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Also see: Many moods of the monks: playful
Good one! I liked the pics of the monk
Wow! That monk in prayer shot is simply priceless. The long corridor, the columns, the misty greenish-blue mountain beyond, the prayer pose of the monk all add to an overwhelming ambiance of serenity. I can understand why it is one your all time favorite!
Arun
Doli, thank you!
Arun, thanks 🙂 – I loved spending time in this temple / monastery – just sitting quietly and watching people…
Lovely shots. Monks, buddhism and the peace they offer, a recent discovery that am submerged in. Thanks 🙂
rads, thank you 🙂