VENERABLE VISITS DHARAMSALA - NOVEMBER 2006
Ven. Chodron also visited Dharamsala. Here are some pics from the circumambulation path around the hill where His Holiness’ residence and the main temple are.
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Mani stones The mantra of Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion, om mani padme hum is carved in stones around the path.
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At the back of the hill are stupas, prayer wheels.
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Devotees offer prayer flags; the wind blows the energy of these compassionate aspirations in all directions.
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Founded by Ven. Zangmo, a Dutch nun, Thosamling is a new institute in the Dharamsala area where Western nuns and lay women can study. A warm and friendly community, they invited Ven. Chodron to give a talk on monastic life.
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Venerable Chodron with the Thosamling sangha.
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