Tharlam Monastery, Eastern and Western ladies, Linda Lane, Bobby Steel, Charlotte Stuart and Ven. Lama Ani Dolma with other lady friends

Tharlam Monastery, Eastern and Western ladies, Linda Lane, Bobby Steel, Charlotte Stuart and Ven. Lama Ani Dolma with other lady friends, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Robert Smithson earthwork reflection exhibition, De Young Museum, San Francisco, California, USA

Robert Smithson earthwork reflection exhibition, De Young Museum, San Francisco, California, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Library in the shape of a large Tibetan Buddhist chorten, smaller chorten, Sakya Monastery, double dorje garden, snow lions, gold, white, green, prayer flags, Parping, Nepal

Library in the shape of a large Tibetan Buddhist chorten, smaller chorten, Sakya Monastery, double dorje garden, snow lions, gold, white, green, prayer flags, Parping, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Yamantaka, Fear-Striking Vajra, Lord of Death (Tibetan: Gshin-rje-gshed), multiheaded, holding vajra, rope, dagger, riding a water buffalo, statue of a guardian, enormous strength, Tibetan Esoteric Buddhism, Art Institute, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Yamantaka, Fear-Striking Vajra, Lord of Death (Tibetan: Gshin-rje-gshed), multiheaded, holding vajra, rope, dagger, riding a water buffalo, statue of a guardian, enormous strength, Tibetan Esoteric Buddhism, Art Institute, Chicago, Illinois, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Butter lamps and Candles for offering, street, Boudha, Kathmandu

Butter lamps and Candles for offering, street, Boudha, Kathmandu, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

The little camel, a Tibetan business man or scientist? as a child, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, breezeway, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

The little camel, a Tibetan business man or scientist? as a child, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, breezeway, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Sparks fly as Adam saws off the screws for an even surface, power saw, gloves, protective glasses, renovation, closet, insulation, Seattle, Washington, USA

Sparks fly as Adam saws off the screws for an even surface, power saw, gloves, protective glasses, renovation, closet, insulation, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Foggy Santa Cruz, field with barbed wire fence, California, USA

Foggy Santa Cruz, field with barbed wire fence, California, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Sakya style hand painted double dorje, mirror, yin-yang, bliss whorls, wish fulfilling jewels, sun, moon, silk katag, white, yellow, red, green, blue, black, Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Sakya style hand painted double dorje, mirror, yin-yang, bliss whorls, wish fulfilling jewels, sun, moon, silk katag, white, yellow, red, green, blue, black, Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Monks chatting on the steps, lama's throne and table, side thrones, front doors of Tharlam Monastery, courtyard, shadow, gate, prayer flags, Sakya Lamdre, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Monks chatting on the steps, lama's throne and table, side thrones, front doors of Tharlam Monastery, courtyard, shadow, gate, prayer flags, Sakya Lamdre, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Photo of 40th HH Sakya Trizin with turquoise and coral mandala offering, money, katak, gold frames, silver offering water, electric candles, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Photo of 40th HH Sakya Trizin with turquoise and coral mandala offering, money, katak, gold frames, silver offering water, electric candles, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Tulips among the stars, fountain with stones and pool water for the birds, Buddha meditating statue, plants, glass windows, spring, Japanese maple, Mexican grass, ferns, A Garden for the Buddha, Seattle, Washington, USA

Tulips among the stars, fountain with stones and pool water for the birds, Buddha meditating statue, plants, glass windows, spring, Japanese maple, Mexican grass, ferns, A Garden for the Buddha, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

0 to 0 in forever, waiting at the stop light, waiting for Godot, car dashboard, lights, open window, lights, night, Seattle, Washington, USA

0 to 0 in forever, waiting at the stop light, waiting for Godot, car dashboard, lights, open window, lights, night, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Nick Boseck walks among the giant leafy green plants, misty, designed by his relatives The Olmsted Brothers, Volunteer Park Conservatory, Capitol Hill, Seattle, Washington, USA

Nick Boseck walks among the giant leafy green plants, misty, designed by his relatives The Olmsted Brothers, Volunteer Park Conservatory, Capitol Hill, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Incense, Our Lady of Guadalupe, handpainted wood statue, incense burner, candle, lamp, Seattle, Washington, USA

Incense, Our Lady of Guadalupe, handpainted wood statue, incense burner, candle, lamp, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

African / negrita angel supporting hem of a dress, wings, pink and gold robe, religious supply store, endearing statue, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

African / negrita angel supporting hem of a dress, wings, pink and gold robe, religious supply store, endearing statue, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

ROXY Cine, sign at abandoned theatre, tags: 8 pm, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

ROXY Cine, sign at abandoned theatre, tags: 8 pm, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Breitenbush river intake for Breitenbush Lodge services, flowing pure clear river water, Breitenbush Hot Springs, Breitenbush, Marion County, Oregon, USA

Breitenbush river intake for Breitenbush Lodge services, flowing pure clear river water, Breitenbush Hot Springs, Breitenbush, Marion County, Oregon, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

The enlightened one, bright Buddha in Teaching mudra, terracotta statue made from earth where Lord Buddha first taught, angels, shells, candles, flower, glass vase, light, yellow, orange, green, blue, Mountlake Terrace, Washington, USA

The enlightened one, bright Buddha in Teaching mudra, terracotta statue made from earth where Lord Buddha first taught, angels, shells, candles, flower, glass vase, light, yellow, orange, green, blue, Mountlake Terrace, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya tying a red blessing cord on a monk, wearing a khata, Rinpoche is wearing traditional silk robes, sitting on his throne, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudhanath, Kathmandu, Nepal

His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya tying a red blessing cord on a monk, wearing a khata, Rinpoche is wearing traditional silk robes, sitting on his throne, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudhanath, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.