So, here in the center of the WuTaiShan Valley is this cool stupa, in the Tibetan style, about 600 years old...VERY large..a real focal point for the whole area. Quite impressive. We went into the temple surrounding it and turned these 4 giant prayer wheels that you have to walk around, and then lots of smaller ones that you spin with their little red handles. The Buddha looks happy. yes?
Here, a little ways out of the center, an old stupa, with the detritus of a funeral.
And, just so you won't think that everything is pretty and shiny and serene is that main stupa from another angle. No happy Buddha here.
Meanwhile, this is how the general populace lives. Bit of a contrast.
And, the suburbs. Enlarge this if you can..the details are interesting.
Here, a little ways out of the center, an old stupa, with the detritus of a funeral.
And, just so you won't think that everything is pretty and shiny and serene is that main stupa from another angle. No happy Buddha here.
Meanwhile, this is how the general populace lives. Bit of a contrast.
And, the suburbs. Enlarge this if you can..the details are interesting.
1 comment:
i love how cal blends in--earth tones & red accents! even the posture.
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