Photographer holding camera, Tibetan Buddhist Lama in robes, Chinese contingent, Tharlam Monastery Courtyard, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Photographer holding camera, Tibetan Buddhist Lama in robes, Chinese contingent, Tharlam Monastery Courtyard, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Chinese mainland Tibetan Buddhists in Nepal

Thai style Buddha behind House (actor Greg Laurie) who is gobbling popcorn, Buddhism in Western culture, American TV show, House M.D., Fox - Hulu.com

Thai style Buddha behind House (actor Greg Laurie) who is gobbling popcorn, Buddhism in Western culture, American TV show, House M.D., Fox - Hulu.com, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Phantom of the Opera & Beauty

Phantom of the Opera & Beauty, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Ice abstract orange, blue, gray and black, Capital Hill, Seattle, Washington, USA

Ice abstract orange, blue, gray and black, Capital Hill, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Abstract blue party ice

Abstract blue party ice, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Buddhist practitioners on the eastern side of Jarung Kashor Stupa, having completed prostrations, all take a break or pray, early morning, flowering bush, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Buddhist practitioners on the eastern side of Jarung Kashor Stupa, having completed prostrations, all take a break or pray, early morning, flowering bush, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Fetch, twilight, Olympic Mountain Range, Carkeek Park, Seattle, Washington, USA

Fetch, twilight, Olympic Mountain Range, Carkeek Park, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Regardless of circumstances, the Buddha remains, rain offering in a glass, meditation statue, Seattle, Washington, USA

Regardless of circumstances, the Buddha remains, rain offering in a glass, meditation statue, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Second story painters, bamboo scaffolding, dragons and elephants decor, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Second story painters, bamboo scaffolding, dragons and elephants decor, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Running water over Cherrystone Clams (East Coast), $4.98 / lb, scoop, empty tray, fish market, The Lobster Man, Life Release Project (for crabs), Vancouver B.C., Canada

Running water over Cherrystone Clams (East Coast), $4.98 / lb, scoop, empty tray, fish market, The Lobster Man, Life Release Project (for crabs), Vancouver B.C., Canada, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

A bucket of lucky crabs about to be released back into the wild ocean, in honor of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, by Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche, Vancover B.C., Lotus Speech Canada

A bucket of lucky crabs about to be released back into the wild ocean, in honor of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, by Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche, Vancover B.C., Lotus Speech Canada, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Turkey buzzard floats on the winds above, foothills of the Himalayas, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

Turkey buzzard floats on the winds above, foothills of the Himalayas, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Here is contained "Self-Liberation through Seeing with Naked Awareness," this being a Direct Introduction to the State of Intrinsic Awareness, From "The Profound Teaching of Self-Liberation in the Primordial State of the Peaceful and Wrathful Deities."

Here is contained "Self-Liberation through Seeing with Naked Awareness," this being a Direct Introduction to the State of Intrinsic Awareness, From "The Profound Teaching of Self-Liberation in the Primordial State of the Peaceful and Wrathful Deities.", a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Lama Pema Wangyal Rinpoche, Nyingmapa lama, with Shri Mahakala thangka, Seattle, Washington, USA, in 1976

Lama Pema Wangyal Rinpoche, Nyingmapa lama, with Shri Mahakala thangka, Seattle, Washington, USA, in 1976, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Carpenters are finished, carry toolbox down the rickety staircase, The Making of Closet, Guadalajara, Mexico

Carpenters are finished, carry toolbox down the rickety staircase, The Making of Closet, Guadalajara, Mexico, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Painters table with lamp, paintings, formal Tibetan style photo of HE Dezhung Rinpoche the 4th, paint brushes, acrylic paint, sofa, Tibetan painting, Greenwood, Seattle, Washington, USA

Painters table with lamp, paintings, formal Tibetan style photo of HE Dezhung Rinpoche the 4th, paint brushes, acrylic paint, sofa, Tibetan painting, Greenwood, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Rosie as a puppy, exploring the garden, fountain, fence, Baja's Best El Rosario Cafe Bed and Breakfast, Baja California Norte, Mexico

Rosie as a puppy, exploring the garden, fountain, fence, Baja's Best El Rosario Cafe Bed and Breakfast, Baja California Norte, Mexico, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Biologist studying the ocean among the rocks, Pillar Point, sample collection bucket, tourists, near Mavericks, California, USA

Biologist studying the ocean among the rocks, Pillar Point, sample collection bucket, tourists, near Mavericks, California, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Childrens elementary school playground jungle gym under snow on Christmas Eve, clear blue sky, fence, Chugach Mountain Range, church steeple, trees, condos, South Addition, Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Childrens elementary school playground jungle gym under snow on Christmas Eve, clear blue sky, fence, Chugach Mountain Range, church steeple, trees, condos, South Addition, Anchorage, Alaska, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Young Tibetan boy monks in traditional robes, pose for a photo, side room, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Young Tibetan boy monks in traditional robes, pose for a photo, side room, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Contrasting boats, hand painted boat, Sarina Cruise, northwest of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Contrasting boats, hand painted boat, Sarina Cruise, northwest of Dhaka, Bangladesh, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Sunny day Eucalyptus, Gum Tree, green lawn, Baja's Best El Rosario Cafe Bed and Breakfast, Baja California Norte, Mexico

Sunny day Eucalyptus, Gum Tree, green lawn, Baja's Best El Rosario Cafe Bed and Breakfast, Baja California Norte, Mexico, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Special tree, with large cave under it, Carkeek Park, Seattle, Washington, USA

Special tree, with large cave under it, Carkeek Park, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

The old Buddhist shrine, downstairs, Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Greenwood neighborhood, Seattle, Washington, USA

The old Buddhist shrine, downstairs, Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Greenwood neighborhood, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Not to notice the disabled is cultural. Tibetan culture notices: an elderly nun walks towards the stage to receive the long life blessing, with everyone watching her out of respect, Tharlam Monastery Courtyard, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Not to notice the disabled is cultural. Tibetan culture notices: an elderly nun walks towards the stage to receive the long life blessing, with everyone watching her out of respect, Tharlam Monastery Courtyard, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

7 year old reincarnate Tibetan Lama HE Dhungsey Asanga Sakya on his throne, with monks and practioners Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

7 year old reincarnate Tibetan Lama HE Dhungsey Asanga Sakya on his throne, with monks and practioners Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

HE Asanga Sakya on his throne, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

HE Asanga Sakya on his throne, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Toile drapes with sun crystal, and blue and cream border, handmade yellow curtains, kitchen, Seattle, Washington

Toile drapes with sun crystal, and blue and cream border, handmade yellow curtains, kitchen, Seattle, Washington, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Merry-Go-Round with exotic horses, Phillip, Poppy, Sophie, and animals, Palace Pier, Brighton, England, UK

Merry-Go-Round with exotic horses, Phillip, Poppy, Sophie, and animals, Palace Pier, Brighton, England, UK, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Lamas serving Long Life Rice to His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Rinpoche, Lamdre dedication mandala offering completed, with his grandson Avikrita Rinpoche leading the assembly of monks, nuns, lay people, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Lamas serving Long Life Rice to His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Rinpoche, Lamdre dedication mandala offering completed, with his grandson Avikrita Rinpoche leading the assembly of monks, nuns, lay people, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Sakya family members share a moment in the blessing line, Tibetan Buddhist monks, behind a brightly painted flower covered column, Long Life Blessing, Tharlam Monastery stage, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Sakya family members share a moment in the blessing line, Tibetan Buddhist monks, behind a brightly painted flower covered column, Long Life Blessing, Tharlam Monastery stage, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Sakya family members go through the blessing line attended by monks, behind the brightly painted flower covered column, Long Life Blessing, Tharlam Monastery stage, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Sakya family members go through the blessing line attended by monks, behind the brightly painted flower covered column, Long Life Blessing, Tharlam Monastery stage, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Inuksuk (also spelled "inukshuk") on TV, Rosie in the dark in front of the fireplace, Christmas, wreath, red ribbons, lights, candle, red wall, Broadview duplex, Seattle, Washington, USA

Inuksuk (also spelled "inukshuk") on TV, Rosie in the dark in front of the fireplace, Christmas, wreath, red ribbons, lights, candle, red wall, Broadview duplex, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Carved bear of cedar with copper inserts, Haida Tlingit style, Vancouver Welcomes Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche and Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche to the West Coast of North America, Long House, B.C. Canada

Carved bear of cedar with copper inserts, Haida Tlingit style, Vancouver Welcomes Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche and Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche to the West Coast of North America, Long House, B.C. Canada, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Custom made mosquito tent for twin bed (using two beach umbrellas as supports and two fans), sun shaped Mexican mirror, red wall, Mexican tiles, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Custom made mosquito tent for twin bed (using two beach umbrellas as supports and two fans), sun shaped Mexican mirror, red wall, Mexican tiles, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Two yellow oak leaves, a natural patch of earth, tree, knot hole, ferns, Breitenbush Hot Springs, Breitenbush, Marion County, Oregon, USA

Two yellow oak leaves, a natural patch of earth, tree, knot hole, ferns, Breitenbush Hot Springs, Breitenbush, Marion County, Oregon, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Here Comes Santa Claus! Right Down Santa Claus Lane! Vintage late 1950's early 1960's style Santa Claus and Reindeer display, green lights, lawn decor, Seattle, Washington, USA

Here Comes Santa Claus! Right Down Santa Claus Lane! Vintage late 1950's early 1960's style Santa Claus and Reindeer display, green lights, lawn decor, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Christmas decorations, Here Comes Santa Claus! Right Down Santa Claus Lane! Vintage late 1950's early 1960's style Santa Claus and Reindeer display, green lights, lawn decor, Seattle, Washington, USA

Christmas decorations, Here Comes Santa Claus! Right Down Santa Claus Lane! Vintage late 1950's early 1960's style Santa Claus and Reindeer display, green lights, lawn decor, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Prayer Flag salesmen convention, upper, Pharping, Nepal

Prayer Flag salesmen convention, upper, Pharping, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Putting up prayer flags on Pharping hilltop, Nepal

Putting up prayer flags on Pharping hilltop, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Tibetan Buddhist monk prostrator ... Boudha stupa, Buddhists, prayer flags, walkway, Boudha circle, Kathmandu, Nepal

Tibetan Buddhist monk prostrator ... Boudha stupa, Buddhists, prayer flags, walkway, Boudha circle, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Pharping, Nepal

Pharping, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Rosie in front of a Christmas time fireplace, wreath, Christmas tree of lights, candle, sofa, table, carpet, hearth and home, pink wall, Broadview duplex, Seattle, Washington, USA

Rosie in front of a Christmas time fireplace, wreath, Christmas tree of lights, candle, sofa, table, carpet, hearth and home, pink wall, Broadview duplex, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Painting the Sakya Seals, Arya Tara and Manjushri statues, Seattle, Washington, USA

Painting the Sakya Seals, Arya Tara and Manjushri statues, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Bagua, warding off evil influences, negative chi, on a diamond white birch tree, house, North Matthews Beach, Sand Point Way Uplands, Seattle, Washington, USA

Bagua, warding off evil influences, negative chi, on a diamond white birch tree, house, North Matthews Beach, Sand Point Way Uplands, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Hand painted wood hallway mirrors, modern Mexican style, with Rossy looking up, Mexique, Zona Centro, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Hand painted wood hallway mirrors, modern Mexican style, with Rossy looking up, Mexique, Zona Centro, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Lizard detail, Mexican painting, Arcelia Barbero Gomez's painting and design studio, handpainted wall mirror frames, Zona Centro, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Lizard detail, Mexican painting, Arcelia Barbero Gomez's painting and design studio, handpainted wall mirror frames, Zona Centro, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Pond and tanks, wallway, people, landscape near Yangleshö cave, Padmasambhava's realization and meditation, illumination location, Pharping, Nepal

Pond and tanks, wallway, people, landscape near Yangleshö cave, Padmasambhava's realization and meditation, illumination location, Pharping, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Coffee Roaster, Apffels Coffee, prior to moving to their new digs, Los Angeles, California, USA

Coffee Roaster, Apffels Coffee, prior to moving to their new digs, Los Angeles, California, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Coffee cups, transporting the lama's thrones, snow lions standing, gold dharmachakra, painting, ladder, khatas, silks, buckets, supplies, picking up live crabs for the Life Release Project, Centennial of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Vancouver, Canada

Coffee cups, transporting the lama's thrones, snow lions standing, gold dharmachakra, painting, ladder, khatas, silks, buckets, supplies, picking up live crabs for the Life Release Project, Centennial of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Vancouver, Canada, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.