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Photographs in Monastic Subdivisions

Entrance to the inner mandala of the Gyutrul Temple with classical decorations representing a palace entrance. External dectorations of the Gyutrul Temple [sgyu 'phrul lha khang] representing classical palace features. Details of the funerary grounds section of the mandala representation on the outside perimeter of the Gyutrul Temple. Details of the mandala representation on the outside perimeter of the Gyutrul Temple--a green serpent spirit. Details of the mandala representation on the Gyutrul Temple [sgyu 'phrul lha khang]--a statue of a green Buddha. External dectorations of the Gyutrul Temple [sgyu 'phrul lha khang] representing classical palace features in mandala architecture. Details of the mandala representation on the outside perimeter of the Gyutrul Temple [sgyu 'phrul lha khang]--two female deities. Details of the mandala representation on the outside perimeter of the Gyutrul Temple [sgyu 'phrul lha khang]--the inner ring of statues of deities.
Details of the funerary grounds section of the mandala representation on the outside perimeter of the Gyutrul Temple. Details of the mandala representation on the outside perimeter of the Gyutrul Temple [sgyu 'phrul lha khang]--a serpent spirit [klu; Sanskrit naga]. Details of the funerary grounds section of the mandala representation on the outside perimeter of the Gyutrul Temple. Details of the funerary grounds section of the mandala representation on the outside perimeter of the Gyutrul Temple. Details of the mandala representation on the outside perimeter of the Gyutrul Temple--closeup of a statue of a wrathful deity. Details of the mandala representation on the outside perimeter of the Gyutrul Temple--closeup of a statue of a wrathful deity. Details of the funerary grounds section of the mandala representation on the outside perimeter of the Gyutrul Temple. Details of the funerary grounds section of the mandala representation on the outside perimeter of the Gyutrul Temple.
Details of the mandala representation on the outside perimeter of the Gyutrul Temple [sgyu 'phrul lha khang]. Funerary grounds [dur khrod] section of the mandala located on the outside periphery of the Gyutrul Temple [sgyu 'phrul lha khang]. Ceramic statues of external deities on the perimeter of an upper level of the Gyutrul Temple representing a mandala of deities. Ornate miniature gateway and small ceramic statues representing a mandala in the Gyutrul Temple [sgyu 'phrul lha khang]. Tibetan nomad woman circumambulating the Gyutrul Temple [sgyu 'phrul lha khang]. Seated Tibetan pilgrims with prayer wheels and rosaries at the Gyutrul Temple [sgyu 'phrul lha khang]. Monks and lay circumabulating the Gyutrul Temple [sgyu 'phrul lha khang]. The Gyutrul Temple [sgyu 'phrul lha khang] with circumabulators.
The valley behind the Gyutrul Temple [sgyu 'phrul lha khang]. The Gyutrul Temple [sgyu 'phrul lha khang]. The Gyutrul Temple [sgyu 'phrul lha khang]. The Gyutrul Temple [sgyu 'phrul lha khang] and hillside of residences below. Monks and nuns exiting the inner courtyard of the Assembly Hall ['du khang] after the morning teachings. Tibetans exiting the inner courtyard of the Assembly Hall ['du khang] after the morning teachings. Monks and nuns exiting the inner courtyard of the Assembly Hall ['du khang] after the morning teachings. Monks and nuns exiting the inner courtyard of the Assembly Hall ['du khang] after the morning teachings.

Monastic Subdivisions in Topic


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