Description:
The people of Sikkim are mostly Buddhists and deeply religious. Monasteries such as this one abound all over the state. The Rumtek monastery in Sikkim has special significance as headquarter of one of the important sects of Tibetan monks. The head of this sect is a teenager who recently escaped from China and is now based in Dharamsala. A drum, prayer book, bell and other prayer implements, at the Rumtek monastery, in Sikkim, India. 2000.
Credits:
Shahidul - (Bangladesh) Alam/Drik/Majority World
Description:
The people of Sikkim are mostly Buddhists and deeply religious. Monasteries such as this one abound all over the state. The Rumtek monastery in Sikkim has special significance as headquarter of one of the important sects of Tibetan monks. The head of this sect is a teenager who recently escaped from China and is now based in Dharamsala. A drum, prayer book, bell and other prayer implements, at the Rumtek monastery, in Sikkim, India. 2000.
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0000-00-00 00:00:00
Author:
Shahidul Alam
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The people of Sikkim are mostly Buddhists and deeply religious. Monasteries such as this one abound all over the state. The Rumtek monastery in Sikkim has special significance as headquarter of one of the important sects of Tibetan monks. The head of this