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17.3.10
Namo Buddha, Nepal
Namo Buddha is named so because people who travelled in this area called on the Buddha for protection from tigers. The place where this monastery is built is famous as being the site of where Buddha in a previous life had so much compassion for a starvng mother Tiger and her cubs that he offered his own flesh to feed her.
12.3.10
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8.3.10
Cham Dance at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery
We visited Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in South India during Losar (Tibetan new year) during which the annual Cham Dance was taking place. It was quite a festival! Cham dancing is an ancient ceremonial tradition where monks dress in symbolic and elaborate costumes whilst performing hypnotic dances, accompanied by chanting, horns and drums.
5.3.10
Western Sikkim
We travelled to Pelling in Western Sikkim and visited some magical spots including Pemayangtse Monastery (literally means "Perfect Sublime Lotus"), the second oldest monastery in Sikkim built in 1705. From the monastery is a view of the snowy peaks of the Himalayas. We also visited the holy site of Khecheopalri Lake, the Wishing Lake, which is formed in the shape of Tara's footprint. Nestled amidst dense forest, it is believed that the native birds do not let a single leaf float over the lake's surface, picking them up as soon as they fall on the water.
31.1.10
Rumtek Monastery and other Monasteries of Sikkim
Near Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, we visited several monasteries including Rumtek, the seat of the Karmapa.
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