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Buddhist prayer flags, Samye monastery, Tibet, China
Filename: 252-1329.jpg
Size: 5604 x 3742 (3.8MB)
Date: 27th July 2008
Source: WorldInPrint
Credit: Gavin Hellier/Robert Harding
© Gavin Hellier
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Buddhist prayer flags, Samye monastery, Tibet, China
Robert Harding Picture Library provides high quality travel, nature, wildlife & environmental photos
Media ID 1137053
© Gavin Hellier
Barren Cloth Dangling Flew Flying Hang Hanging Life Style Pennant Prayer Prayer Flag Provincial Samye Samye Monastery Soaring Summer Summer Time Tibet Tough Waste Land Far East Spiritualism
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of Buddhist prayer flags fluttering in the wind against the picturesque backdrop of Samye Monastery in Tibet, China. The vibrant colors and intricate designs of these sacred cloth pennants add a touch of spirituality to the rugged and barren mountain landscape. The image showcases a remote and isolated setting, where tradition and heritage thrive amidst tough living conditions. As rays of sunshine illuminate the scene, it symbolizes hope and enlightenment within this solitary monastery. The hanging prayer flags soar high above, representing spiritualism and cultural significance deeply rooted in Tibetan Buddhism. Their presence adds a sense of tranquility to this otherwise desolate wasteland. In this contemporary photograph, Gavin Hellier/Robert Harding beautifully captures the fusion between nature's beauty and religious devotion. The clear blue sky without a single cloud accentuates the vivid colors of each flag as they dance freely in summer time winds. As one explores this travel destination, it becomes evident that religion plays an integral role in daily life here. These flying prayer flags serve as a visual reminder for locals and visitors alike to embrace spirituality while immersing themselves in Asia's rich culture. Overall, this horizontal color image encapsulates both the physical beauty found within Tibet's mountain range as well as its deep-rooted spiritual traditions - making it an enchanting piece for any admirer or collector interested in exploring East Asia's unique blend of natural wonders and religious practices.
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