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A statue inside the main hall of the Jokhang Temple. I believe this is supposed to be Tsongkapa? Last comment 02/16/2008.
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A big golden bell-type thing on top of the Jokhang Temple. Last comment 02/16/2008.
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Zoom in for a better look at the funny scenes depicted in this fire prevention poster from the Jokhang Temple. I guess silly monks were burning down too many monasteries with their butter lamps and highly-flamable prayer scarves. Last comment 02/16/2008.
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I imagine that the Israelites were worshipping something like this when Moses came down from Mt. Sinai and got angry with them. Ornamentation atop the Jokhang Temple. Last comment 02/16/2008.
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A typical alleyway near the Barkhor in Lhasa. Last comment 02/16/2008.
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A view of the Potala Palace from atop the Oh Dan Hotel. Last comment 02/16/2008.
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These Tibetans were crafting temple decorations in a small room accessible from the roof of Ramoche Temple. Last comment 02/16/2008.
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The Potala Palace at sunrise, with three white stupas in the foreground. Last comment 02/16/2008.
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An example of the sand art for which Tibetans are famous, seen at Kundeling Monastery. Notice the damaged area at the bottom. Last comment 02/16/2008.
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A pilgrim adds yak butter to a devotional lamp at the King of Gesar Temple. Last comment 02/16/2008.
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A young thangka painter in Lhasa wearing a Che Guevara baseball cap. Last comment 02/16/2008.
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Lhasa's famous yak statues, a few minutes walking west of the Potala Palace. Last comment 02/16/2008.
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With the sun as powerful as it is in Tibet, a parabolic reflector has no problem bringing a kettle to a boil. Norbulingka Summer Palace, Lhasa. Last comment 02/16/2008.
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Ascending the steps of the Potala Palace. Last comment 02/16/2008.
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