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LADAKH REVISITED

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Thomas Bethune

Contemplation Summor Gompa (monastary), Ladakh.

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CHEMREY GOMPA

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Thomas Bethune

I am nearing the final entry regarding my experiences in Ladakh. I have yet to share anything other than the visual elements of my visit there. I am enjoying this process of reviewing and reworking imagery from six years ago. … Continue reading →

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LAND OF THE NOMADS

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Thomas Bethune

A village near the limit of where crops of barley may be grown. The altitude is about 13,000′. Lungser Kangri 21,000’+.

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THIKSEY MONASTARY

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Thomas Bethune

Thiksey Gompa (Monastery) is the gompa where I spend the most time. Thupten made arrangements for me to spend the night there. I spent an evening walking about with my camera in what became a “walking meditation”. Early the following … Continue reading →

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