over the many centuries they have existed, adapted and endured, buddhist monastic communities have given rise to distinct cultural forms. this site will offer occasional reflections on buddhist monasticisms, exploring what comes to light when we query it as a visual culture, a literary culture, a ritual culture, a material culture and as a culture of collectivity.
Saturday, July 14, 2007
friendship
any visit to monastic communities in tibet rapidly erodes the vision of buddhist monasticism as an individual or solitary endeavor. the intense social texture of life in tibetan monasteries touches visitors and, of course, participants. here, two young monks stroll the walls surrounding this large monastic complex in tibet. after a day of collective ritual, classes, group debate and other communal activities, the two friends spent about an hour chatting and watching the comings and goings within the complex and outside it. taken at sakya monastery, tibet.
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