Wonderlane

Intense focus of a young monk, fresh buzzcut, red robes, blue trim in honor of Chinese Buddhist monks, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery Stage, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

2012-02-01T22:50:00.001-08:00

Intense focus of a young monk, fresh buzzcut, red robes, blue trim in honor of Chinese Buddhist monks, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery Stage, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Tibetan cook preparing dough cutting into small squares, flower on board with lotus leaf backing, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

2012-02-01T17:50:00.001-08:00

Tibetan cook preparing dough cutting into small squares, flower on board with lotus leaf backing, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

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

2012-01-31T14:06:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-31T13:45:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-30T22:36:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-30T21:07:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-30T11:50:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-30T10:13:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-30T02:26:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-30T02:24:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-30T02:13:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-30T02:05:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-30T02:02:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-29T23:11:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-29T23:10:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-29T23:01:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-29T22:55:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-29T22:24:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-29T22:22:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-29T13:26:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-29T13:13:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-29T12:56:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-29T02:08:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-29T01:28:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-29T01:26:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-29T01:08:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-29T01:03:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-29T00:51:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-28T23:21:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-28T23:15:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-28T23:05:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-28T22:35:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-28T22:29:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-28T22:28:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-28T22:27:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-28T22:26:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-28T13:45:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-28T12:46:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-28T02:57:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-28T02:43:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-28T02:42:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-28T02:36:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-28T02:35:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-28T02:32:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-28T02:03:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-28T01:59:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-28T01:51:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-28T01:03:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-28T00:53:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-28T00:51:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-28T00:41:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-28T00:40:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-28T00:37:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-28T00:34:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-28T00:33:00.001-08:00

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

Visitors view Tibet Relics, Portrait of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in background, Expo Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

2012-01-28T00:31:00.001-08:00

Visitors view Tibet Relics, Portrait of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in background, Expo Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

(You discover directly) that your own immediate self-awareness is just this (and nothing else), and that it has an inherent self-clarity, which is entirely un-fabricated.

2012-01-28T00:08:00.001-08:00

(You discover directly) that your own immediate self-awareness is just this (and nothing else), and that it has an inherent self-clarity, which is entirely un-fabricated., a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Dozens of Black Buddhas in many mudras and Bodhisattvas, statues, panels, on display for sale, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal

2012-01-28T00:04:00.001-08:00

Dozens of Black Buddhas in many mudras and Bodhisattvas, statues, panels, on display for sale, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Asian Bodhisattva, holding a leaf, robe and jewelry, concrete, orange background, Lake City Way, Seattle, Washington, USA

2012-01-27T23:50:00.001-08:00

Asian Bodhisattva, holding a leaf, robe and jewelry, concrete, orange background, Lake City Way, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

The Abstract Beauty of a Falling Leaf

2012-01-27T23:45:00.001-08:00

The Abstract Beauty of a Falling Leaf, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Funny smiling snow lion with bell, concrete, Lake City Way, Seattle, Washington, USA

2012-01-27T23:34:00.001-08:00

Funny smiling snow lion with bell, concrete, Lake City Way, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Bodhisattva bust, ornate headress and earrings, concrete, Lake City Way, Seattle, Washington, USA

2012-01-27T23:33:00.001-08:00

Bodhisattva bust, ornate headress and earrings, concrete, Lake City Way, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Offerings at the Vulture Peak Buddhist Shrine, Grdhrakuta in Rajgir, where the Buddha inspired Avalokiteshvara to give the Prajna Paramita Hridaya Sutram, the Heart Sutra, requested by Sariputra, India

2012-01-27T18:56:00.001-08:00

Offerings at the Vulture Peak Buddhist Shrine, Grdhrakuta in Rajgir, where the Buddha inspired Avalokiteshvara to give the Prajna Paramita Hridaya Sutram, the Heart Sutra, requested by Sariputra, India, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Still one of my favorite photos -

Offerings at the Vulture Peak Buddhist Shrine, Grdhrakuta in Rajgir, where the Buddha inspired Avalokiteshvara to give the Prajna Paramita Hridaya Sutram, the Heart Sutra, requested by Sariputra, India

shot during third pilgrimage to Lord Buddha's holy sites...

Tibetan Buddhist monks preparing the Kalachakra Mandala in the pavilion, Kalachakra for World Peace, stage, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA

2012-01-26T22:19:00.001-08:00

Tibetan Buddhist monks preparing the Kalachakra Mandala in the pavilion, Kalachakra for World Peace, stage, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Stupas in the Monkey's garden, monket holding a fruit, hotel, Bodha, Kathmandu, Nepal

2012-01-26T22:15:00.001-08:00

Stupas in the Monkey's garden, monket holding a fruit, hotel, Bodha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Tibetan monk friend, tea pots in the makeshift kitchen, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, bright sunny day, Bodha, Kathmandu, Nepal

2012-01-26T22:14:00.001-08:00

Tibetan monk friend, tea pots in the makeshift kitchen, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, bright sunny day, Bodha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

On record snow, night skier with pack and head light, city reflected in Lake Union, Space Needle, from the top of the hill, Gas Works Park, Wallingford, Seattle, Washington, USA

2012-01-26T21:55:00.001-08:00

On record snow, night skier with pack and head light, city reflected in Lake Union, Space Needle, from the top of the hill, Gas Works Park, Wallingford, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Female Bodhisattva statue, lotus, spiral offering stone stages-of-the-path, log, moss, Breitenbush Hot Springs, Breitenbush, Marion County, Oregon, USA

2012-01-26T15:16:00.001-08:00

Female Bodhisattva statue, lotus, spiral offering stone stages-of-the-path, log, moss, Breitenbush Hot Springs, Breitenbush, Marion County, Oregon, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

In John 12:3-8, Mary anoints Jesus with expensive perfume and wipes his feet with her own hair, to which Jesus says that it was intended "she should save this perfume for the day of my burial".

2012-01-26T15:04:00.001-08:00

In John 12:3-8, Mary anoints Jesus with expensive perfume and wipes his feet with her own hair, to which Jesus says that it was intended "she should save this perfume for the day of my burial"., a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Quiet happiness, smiling monks face, red robes, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Bodha, Kathmandu, Nepal photo by Steve D.

2012-01-26T14:58:00.001-08:00

Quiet happiness, smiling monks face, red robes, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Bodha, Kathmandu, Nepal photo by Steve D., a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

The nestling

2012-01-26T14:53:00.001-08:00

The nestling, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Tashi Paljor taking the blindfold thing literally, Tharlam Monastery, Tibetan Buddhist, joking around, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

2012-01-26T14:51:00.001-08:00

Tashi Paljor taking the blindfold thing literally, Tharlam Monastery, Tibetan Buddhist, joking around, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Staying on their feet, crowd watching the action, sledders with all kinds of sleds including a sofa!, plastic sheets, disks, fancy boards, top of the big hill, snowy trees, Lake Union, Gas Works Park, Eastlake / Wallingford, Seattle, Washington, USA

2012-01-26T14:17:00.001-08:00

Staying on their feet, crowd watching the action, sledders with all kinds of sleds including a sofa!, plastic sheets, disks, fancy boards, top of the big hill, snowy trees, Lake Union, Gas Works Park, Eastlake / Wallingford, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Skier walking across the slushy street carrying skis, snowy overcast day, intersection, car, windshield wipers, red light, Wallingford, Seattle, Washington, USA

2012-01-25T15:24:00.001-08:00

Skier walking across the slushy street carrying skis, snowy overcast day, intersection, car, windshield wipers, red light, Wallingford, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

His Holiness Dagchen Sakya, a ngachang, red & white robed lama, reading instructions on closing Shri Hevajra's sand mandala, blessing vase of nectar, masters of ceremony, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Bodha, Kathmandu, Nepal

2012-01-25T01:26:00.001-08:00

His Holiness Dagchen Sakya, a ngachang, red & white robed lama, reading instructions on closing Shri Hevajra's sand mandala, blessing vase of nectar, masters of ceremony, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Bodha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Monk band members playing horns accompany prayers, dorjes and bells, drum, mural, table, rice offerings, Dharma books, katags, completeing Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Bodha, Kathmandu, Nepal

2012-01-25T01:25:00.001-08:00

Monk band members playing horns accompany prayers, dorjes and bells, drum, mural, table, rice offerings, Dharma books, katags, completeing Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Bodha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Monks, wearing masks or katags, cleaning the Hevajra sand mandala table, so not a speck of dust remains, Sakya Lamdre, wall mural, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Bodha, Kathmandu, Nepal

2012-01-25T01:24:00.001-08:00

Monks, wearing masks or katags, cleaning the Hevajra sand mandala table, so not a speck of dust remains, Sakya Lamdre, wall mural, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Bodha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Mystical level of sledding and skiing, light, watchers, top of the hill, Gas Works Park, Seattle, Washington, USA

2012-01-24T21:29:00.001-08:00

Mystical level of sledding and skiing, light, watchers, top of the hill, Gas Works Park, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Snowy trees of Woodland Park, cross country skier, 50th street, mostly empty, Wallingford, Seattle, Washington, USA

2012-01-24T19:54:00.001-08:00

Snowy trees of Woodland Park, cross country skier, 50th street, mostly empty, Wallingford, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

A happy leap! Rosie frolicking on the snow in her dog sweater with black fringed scarf, the big hill, Gas Works Park, Seattle, Washington, USA

2012-01-24T19:53:00.001-08:00

A happy leap! Rosie frolicking on the snow in her dog sweater with black fringed scarf, the big hill, Gas Works Park, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Inflatables as sleds, a trio sleds down the big hill, record snow fall day, Gas Works Park, Wallingford, Seattle, Washington

2012-01-24T19:52:00.001-08:00

Inflatables as sleds, a trio sleds down the big hill, record snow fall day, Gas Works Park, Wallingford, Seattle, Washington, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Rosie's custom dog sweater, scarf, Hello Kitty!, Service Dog emblem, snowing, Seattle, Washington, USA

2012-01-24T18:59:00.001-08:00

Rosie's custom dog sweater, scarf, Hello Kitty!, Service Dog emblem, snowing, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Rescue dogs, Lady Momma (very thin and starving) and Rosie (having eaten for a couple of days), they know they are safe now, Vet's office for shots, open plastic container for transporting the puppies, Baja California Sur, Mexico

2012-01-24T16:06:00.001-08:00

Rescue dogs, Lady Momma (very thin and starving) and Rosie (having eaten for a couple of days), they know they are safe now, Vet's office for shots, open plastic container for transporting the puppies, Baja California Sur, Mexico, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

The laughing sky, jet trail, clouds, Puget Sound looking west from Lincoln Park, West Seattle, Washington, USA

2012-01-24T15:47:00.001-08:00

The laughing sky, jet trail, clouds, Puget Sound looking west from Lincoln Park, West Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Cave tree, over Puget Sound, trees, clouds, point, Seattle, Washington, USA

2012-01-24T15:46:00.001-08:00

Cave tree, over Puget Sound, trees, clouds, point, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Train bridge, still green waters of Puget Sound, Ballard, Seattle, Washington, USA

2012-01-24T15:44:00.001-08:00

Train bridge, still green waters of Puget Sound, Ballard, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Sledder with a board climbing back up the big hill at Gas Works Park, arches, snow boater, people, Seattle, Washington, USA

2012-01-24T15:42:00.001-08:00

Sledder with a board climbing back up the big hill at Gas Works Park, arches, snow boater, people, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Abstract snow day sledder Gas Works Park Seattle Washington USA

2012-01-24T15:41:00.001-08:00

Abstract snow day sledder Gas Works Park Seattle Washington USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Australian Shepherd abstract snow day Gas Works Park Seattle Washington USA

2012-01-24T15:19:00.001-08:00

Australian Shepherd abstract snow day Gas Works Park Seattle Washington USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Fireplace of Love, Through the Trees Rings

2012-01-23T23:03:00.001-08:00

Fireplace of Love, Through the Trees Rings, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Sur Offering Burning, A Cloud of Incense, Tharlam Monastery Courtyard, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

2012-01-23T22:46:00.001-08:00

Sur Offering Burning, A Cloud of Incense, Tharlam Monastery Courtyard, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Fun surfboarding, sledding on record snow day, big hill, Gas Works Park, Lake Union, Seattle, Washington, USA

2012-01-23T17:01:00.001-08:00

Fun surfboarding, sledding on record snow day, big hill, Gas Works Park, Lake Union, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Seattle style: Snowboarding chic, kids and adults on the big hill, Lake Union, Gas Works Park, Eastlake / Wallingford, Seattle, Washington, USA

2012-01-23T12:06:00.001-08:00

Seattle style: Snowboarding chic, kids and adults on the big hill, Lake Union, Gas Works Park, Eastlake / Wallingford, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Belly sledding in a black suit, big hill, record snow day, Gas Works Park, Wallingford, Seattle, Washington, USA

2012-01-23T11:54:00.001-08:00

Belly sledding in a black suit, big hill, record snow day, Gas Works Park, Wallingford, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Out and about in the snow, arches, Gasworks park, people, Rosie the dog frolicking, trees, Fremont, Seattle, Washington, USA

2012-01-23T09:27:00.001-08:00

Out and about in the snow, arches, Gasworks park, people, Rosie the dog frolicking, trees, Fremont, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

After the initiation, a Tibetan woman in the crowd with a red umbrella, Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery Courtyard, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

2012-01-22T23:32:00.001-08:00

After the initiation, a Tibetan woman in the crowd with a red umbrella, Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery Courtyard, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

After the initiation the crowd disperses to chat, a Tibetan woman with a red umbrella, Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery Courtyard, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

2012-01-22T23:31:00.001-08:00

After the initiation the crowd disperses to chat, a Tibetan woman with a red umbrella, Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery Courtyard, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Monk lighting incense vajra staff on a Tibetan Buddhist shrine, mala, semi-precious stones set in ornate gold and silver reliquary monument, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery, Bodha, Kathmandu, Nepal

2012-01-22T21:20:00.001-08:00

Monk lighting incense vajra staff on a Tibetan Buddhist shrine, mala, semi-precious stones set in ornate gold and silver reliquary monument, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery, Bodha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Chopon making an incense offering on a Tibetan Buddhist shrine, mala, semi-precious stones set in ornate gold and silver reliquary monument, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery, Bodha, Kathmandu, Nepal

2012-01-22T21:19:00.001-08:00

Chopon making an incense offering on a Tibetan Buddhist shrine, mala, semi-precious stones set in ornate gold and silver reliquary monument, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery, Bodha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Rosie checks out the snow, Buddha on shrine, Japanese stone lanterns, trees, bamboo fence with garden window inserts, Seattle, Washington, USA

2012-01-22T13:49:00.001-08:00

Rosie checks out the snow, Buddha on shrine, Japanese stone lanterns, trees, bamboo fence with garden window inserts, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.