Monks in Khumjung
The Sherpa people live in one of the harshest regions on the planet, the Khumbu. Their world is one of sheer mountains (the highest anywhere),
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The Sherpa people live in one of the harshest regions on the planet, the Khumbu. Their world is one of sheer mountains (the highest anywhere),
I came across these young Buddhist monks at a temple’s school in Kathmandu. They are Tibetan Buddhists, forced into Nepal because of the Communist crackdown
On my first visit to Portland, Oregon I drove east of the city one day to have a look at the much-celebrated scenery of the Columbia River. Pulling off at a view point I saw this group also admiring the view and, having recently returned from a visit to Burma, I knew a monk when I saw one.
One of the most remarkable buildings I’ve ever been in was this small ancient church on Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula, said to be the best preserved early Christian church on the Emerald Isle. The Gallarus Oratory was built…
Today’s photo is a very appropriate way for me to introduce myself for the first time to TravelGumbo’s Friday Picture of the Day feature. So, it’s “Hi” from me, Mac, and “Hi” from them, my most magnificent three Sadhus.
The octagonal ruins of this Cistercian abbey was the place monks ritualistically washed their hands. Superb craftsmanship, though little remains
The Sherpa people live in one of the harshest regions on the planet, the Khumbu. Their world is one of
I came across these young Buddhist monks at a temple’s school in Kathmandu. They are Tibetan Buddhists, forced into Nepal
On my first visit to Portland, Oregon I drove east of the city one day to have a look at the much-celebrated scenery of the Columbia River. Pulling off at a view point I saw this group also admiring the view and, having recently returned from a visit to Burma, I knew a monk when I saw one.
One of the most remarkable buildings I’ve ever been in was this small ancient church on Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula, said to be the best preserved early Christian church on the Emerald Isle. The Gallarus Oratory was built…
Today’s photo is a very appropriate way for me to introduce myself for the first time to TravelGumbo’s Friday Picture of the Day feature. So, it’s “Hi” from me, Mac, and “Hi” from them, my most magnificent three Sadhus.
The octagonal ruins of this Cistercian abbey was the place monks ritualistically washed their hands. Superb craftsmanship, though little remains