That winter feeling, bound tree, lumpy path, leaves, Gas Works Park, Seattle, Washington, USA

That winter feeling, bound tree, lumpy path, leaves, Gas Works Park, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Yamāntaka riding an ox (Sanskrit: यमान्तक Yamāntaka; Tibetan: Shinjeshe, གཤིན་རྗེ་གཤེད་, རྡོ་རྗེ་འཇིགས་བྱེད།, gshin rje gshed; rdo rje 'jigs byed) a Mahayana Yidam, holding skeleton wand and noose, consort, flames of wisdom, wall mural, Pharping, Nepal

Yamāntaka riding an ox (Sanskrit: यमान्तक Yamāntaka; Tibetan: Shinjeshe, གཤིན་རྗེ་གཤེད་, རྡོ་རྗེ་འཇིགས་བྱེད།, gshin rje gshed; rdo rje 'jigs byed) a Mahayana Yidam, holding skeleton wand and noose, consort, flames of wisdom, wall mural, Pharping, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Sunlight illuminates the red robes of a monk performing a complex series of mudras, Lamdre dedication of merit, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Sunlight illuminates the red robes of a monk performing a complex series of mudras, Lamdre dedication of merit, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Monks, nuns, and laiety under the overflow tent, standing as the senior lamas arrive, preparing for teachings and initiation, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Monks, nuns, and laiety under the overflow tent, standing as the senior lamas arrive, preparing for teachings and initiation, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

With the help of senior lamas, a very young lama HE Asanga Rinpoche preparing to offer the Mandala of the Universe to his grandfather, HH Jigdal Dagchen Sakya, Tharlam Monastery, Nepal

With the help of senior lamas, a very young lama HE Asanga Rinpoche preparing to offer the Mandala of the Universe to his grandfather, HH Jigdal Dagchen Sakya, Tharlam Monastery, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

His Holiness Sakya Trizin making a mandala offering with His Holiness Dagchen Sakya as the recipient, Sakya College, Rajapur, India 1993

His Holiness Sakya Trizin making a mandala offering with His Holiness Dagchen Sakya as the recipient, Sakya College, Rajapur, India 1993, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

HH Sakya Trizin ringing tingsha bells, mandala offerings and initiation, on his throne with peacock feather vases, mandala, tea cup, diety torma offerings, monks, and his son, Rajpur, HP, India

HH Sakya Trizin ringing tingsha bells, mandala offerings and initiation, on his throne with peacock feather vases, mandala, tea cup, diety torma offerings, monks, and his son, Rajpur, HP, India, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Hand of beauty, trees, textures, leaves, colors, green, Kabota Garden, American Japanese Garden, Tukwila, Washington, USA

Hand of beauty, trees, textures, leaves, colors, green, Kabota Garden, American Japanese Garden, Tukwila, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Engaged - a witness to mudras and prayers, lamas and monks, Lamdre dedication of merit, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Engaged - a witness to mudras and prayers, lamas and monks, Lamdre dedication of merit, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Wrathful mouth box, fine art store, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Wrathful mouth box, fine art store, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

21 Taras and White Tara, statue, Tibetan Buddhist shrine, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

21 Taras and White Tara, statue, Tibetan Buddhist shrine, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Young Prince - Lama HE Avikritar Rinpoche, Tibetan Lamas prepare the ritual kusha grass for the Hevajra initiates, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Young Prince - Lama HE Avikritar Rinpoche, Tibetan Lamas prepare the ritual kusha grass for the Hevajra initiates, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Predictive Dreaming - Kusha grass being distributed during Sakya Lamdre, HE Avikritar Rinpoche and lama assisting, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Predictive Dreaming - Kusha grass being distributed during Sakya Lamdre, HE Avikritar Rinpoche and lama assisting, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Modern Microsoft Cafeteria, rarely empty, lamps, tables, orange chairs, glass, tile, wood, screens, contemporary light, Microsoft Campus, Redmond, Washington, USA

Modern Microsoft Cafeteria, rarely empty, lamps, tables, orange chairs, glass, tile, wood, screens, contemporary light, Microsoft Campus, Redmond, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Microsoft Cafeteria, through a screen, Microsoft Campus, Redmond, Washington, USA

Microsoft Cafeteria, through a screen, Microsoft Campus, Redmond, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Dogs at play, Rosie elbow deep, Lake Washington, Warren G. Magnuson Dog Park, Seattle, Washington, USA

Dogs at play, Rosie elbow deep, Lake Washington, Warren G. Magnuson Dog Park, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Rosie enjoying falling fluff, could it be manna from heaven? shadow, Warren G. Magnuson Dog Park, Seattle, Washington, USA

Rosie enjoying falling fluff, could it be manna from heaven? shadow, Warren G. Magnuson Dog Park, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Snowy evening, people on a walk, trees, plume of steam, view of Eastlake, Hi 5 bridge, overcast, night, Lake Union, Seattle, Washington, USA

Snowy evening, people on a walk, trees, plume of steam, view of Eastlake, Hi 5 bridge, overcast, night, Lake Union, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Crown of Thorns, white spiked cactus on a dark branches with little red flower bunches, green leaves, Meditation Garden - Self-Realization Fellowship, Encinitas, California, USA

Crown of Thorns, white spiked cactus on a dark branches with little red flower bunches, green leaves, Meditation Garden - Self-Realization Fellowship, Encinitas, California, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Shri Manjushri, Padmasambhava, Vajra Garuda, Jambhala, offering bowls, blue night, Tibetan Buddhist shrine, Seattle, Washington, USA

Shri Manjushri, Padmasambhava, Vajra Garuda, Jambhala, offering bowls, blue night, Tibetan Buddhist shrine, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Ikea, in his straw halo hat, and black glasses, earring, in front of the Parinirvana Stupa, Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Greenwood, Seattle, Washington, USA

Ikea, in his straw halo hat, and black glasses, earring, in front of the Parinirvana Stupa, Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Greenwood, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Red and green fresh feast for the eyes, succulent plant, ground cover, delicate, yin and yang, stones, Meditation Garden - Self-Realization Fellowship, Encinitas, California, USA

Red and green fresh feast for the eyes, succulent plant, ground cover, delicate, yin and yang, stones, Meditation Garden - Self-Realization Fellowship, Encinitas, California, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Trees and red flowering plants backlit on the little hill at the garden's end, rich, palm fronds, Meditation Garden - Self-Realization Fellowship, Encinitas, California, USA

Trees and red flowering plants backlit on the little hill at the garden's end, rich, palm fronds, Meditation Garden - Self-Realization Fellowship, Encinitas, California, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Large perfect white and green magnolia tree flower buds, early spring, clear sunny day, near Mary Gates Hall, University of Washington Campus, Seattle, Washington, USA

Large perfect white and green magnolia tree flower buds, early spring, clear sunny day, near Mary Gates Hall, University of Washington Campus, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

White magnolia tree flower buds in early spring, clear sunny day, University of Washington Campus, Seattle, Washington, USA

White magnolia tree flower buds in early spring, clear sunny day, University of Washington Campus, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama and monks painting on the Kalachakra Mandala with saffron water and colored sand, dorje and bell, Dr. Robert Thurman watches, Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA

His Holiness the Dalai Lama and monks painting on the Kalachakra Mandala with saffron water and colored sand, dorje and bell, Dr. Robert Thurman watches, Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA a video by Wonderlane on Flickr.

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama seeding the center of the Kalachakra Mandala with blessed colored powders, assisted by senior monk artists, vajra and bell, cloth, Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama seeding the center of the Kalachakra Mandala with blessed colored powders, assisted by senior monk artists, vajra and bell, cloth, Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA a video by Wonderlane on Flickr.

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama praying over, visualizing, and making offerings with his monks, Kalachakra for World Peace, Constructing the Mandala, Verizon Center, Kalachrakra for World Peace, Washington D.C., USA

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama praying over, visualizing, and making offerings with his monks, Kalachakra for World Peace, Constructing the Mandala, Verizon Center, Kalachrakra for World Peace, Washington D.C., USA a video by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Little red flower bunches, white spiked cactus, green leaves, Meditation Garden - Self-Realization Fellowship, Encinitas, California, USA

Little red flower bunches, white spiked cactus, green leaves, Meditation Garden - Self-Realization Fellowship, Encinitas, California, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

White spiked cactus with little red flower bunches, green leaves, Meditation Garden - Self-Realization Fellowship, Encinitas, California, USA

White spiked cactus with little red flower bunches, green leaves, Meditation Garden - Self-Realization Fellowship, Encinitas, California, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Hey - she is taking our picture - prostrators early in the morning on the public boards at The Great Stupa Jarung Kashor, people from around the world taking refuge, prayer flags, east side, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Hey - she is taking our picture - prostrators early in the morning on the public boards at The Great Stupa Jarung Kashor, people from around the world taking refuge, prayer flags, east side, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Westerners praying the prayer wheels, walking around Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, wet alley, wall, apartments, Sakya Lamdre, Bodha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Westerners praying the prayer wheels, walking around Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, wet alley, wall, apartments, Sakya Lamdre, Bodha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Rainbow coming down at the University of Washington, U District, Seattle, Washington, USA

Rainbow coming down at the University of Washington, U District, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Tibetan monks and nuns, people coming and going from Sakya Lamdre, Buddhist flags, sunny day, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, end of a session, Bodha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Tibetan monks and nuns, people coming and going from Sakya Lamdre, Buddhist flags, sunny day, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, end of a session, Bodha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Abstract: Candle offering to Padmasambhava, statue, katag, box, Seattle, Washington, USA

Abstract: Candle offering to Padmasambhava, statue, katag, box, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

war inside my head, t-shirt, Tito digging a hole, gloves, shovel, Seattle, Washington, USA

war inside my head, t-shirt, Tito digging a hole, gloves, shovel, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Buddha statue in a nitche, at Swayambhunath, Kathmandu, Nepal

Buddha statue in a nitche, at Swayambhunath, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Chinese Bodhisattva bust, ornate hair style, concrete garden statue, Lake City Way, Seattle, Washington, USA

Chinese Bodhisattva bust, ornate hair style, concrete garden statue, Lake City Way, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Asian Bodhisattva, feeding a child nectar, long robes, concrete garden statue, Lake City Way, Seattle, Washington, USA

Asian Bodhisattva, feeding a child nectar, long robes, concrete garden statue, Lake City Way, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Rain puddle - reflections of the sky and clouds, garden statues, day, Dario's, Lake City Way, Seattle, Washington, USA

Rain puddle - reflections of the sky and clouds, garden statues, day, Dario's, Lake City Way, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Abstract: climbing the big hill, snowy, cloudy day, Gas Works Park, Seattle, Washington, USA

Abstract: climbing the big hill, snowy, cloudy day, Gas Works Park, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Buddha statue in meditation pose, robe, blue, concrete, Lake City Way, Seattle, Washington, USA

Buddha statue in meditation pose, robe, blue, concrete, Lake City Way, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Happy face painters at JC Pennies hair studio, Northgate, Seattle, Washington, USA

Happy face painters at JC Pennies hair studio, Northgate, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Shri Hevajra, face, planter, concrete, Lake City Way, Seattle, Washington, USA

Shri Hevajra, face, planter, concrete, Lake City Way, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Polished brass candelabras, candles and glass, Fine hand printed wall paper, ceiling of the dining room of Mill Rose Inn, Half Moon Bay, California, USA

Polished brass candelabras, candles and glass, Fine hand printed wall paper, ceiling of the dining room of Mill Rose Inn, Half Moon Bay, California, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Shrine box, female Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, Arya Tara, Vajrayogini, bell, Seattle, Washington, USA

Shrine box, female Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, Arya Tara, Vajrayogini, bell, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Reclining Buddha in robes, green toned, concrete statue, Lake City Way, Seattle, Washington, USA

Reclining Buddha in robes, green toned, concrete statue, Lake City Way, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Snow Lion / Foo Dog, protector with big nose and a toothy grin, fur covered eyes, concrete statue, Lake City Way, Seattle, Washington, USA

Snow Lion / Foo Dog, protector with big nose and a toothy grin, fur covered eyes, concrete statue, Lake City Way, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

A woman introduces to her daughter the greatest enlightened teachers of India and Tibet, as visitors view Tibet Relics, Expo Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

A woman introduces to her daughter the greatest enlightened teachers of India and Tibet, as visitors view Tibet Relics, Expo Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Relics of 500 Arhats, Nagarjuna, Kasyapa Buddha, Tibet Relics, Expo Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Relics of 500 Arhats, Nagarjuna, Kasyapa Buddha, Tibet Relics, Expo Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Visitors view Tibet Relics, Statues of Lord Buddha, Expo Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Visitors view Tibet Relics, Statues of Lord Buddha, Expo Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

In 2005 Sogyal Rinpoche offered some precious relics of Jamyang Khyentse that he had inherited from his father Tsewang Paljor, to Lama Zopa Rinpoche. The Maitreya Project is an ambitious endeavor to erect a 500ft / 152m bronze statue of Buddha Maitreya at Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh in northern India, large enough to accomodated temples, exhibition halls, a museum and a library. A collection of more than 1,000 Buddhist relics will be permanently housed in a shrine near its heart. Next to some important relics of the Buddha and his disciples, it will also contain remains of many masters connected in various ways with the life story of Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse.

Relics of some of the greatest Black Hat Lamas, Visitors view Tibet Relics, Expo Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Relics of some of the greatest Black Hat Lamas, Visitors view Tibet Relics, Expo Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Dudjom Rinpoche, HH the 16th Karmapa, Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö, Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche; (from bottom left) Gwang-Chin Master, relics that were discovered as a ter (hidden treasure), Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche, RigdzinTrinley

Location of the Tibet Relics exhibit, Expo Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Location of the Tibet Relics exhibit, Expo Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.