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ARRIVAL OF THE RINPOCHE AT MATHO GOMPA

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Thomas Bethune

In July 2008 I visited my goddaughter and her family in Ladakh or Little Tibet. My goddaughter’s father, Thupten, is an instructor of Buddhism a Thiksey Monastery, and he served as my personal guide as we visited more than a … Continue reading →

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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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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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STUPA, LIKIR, LADAKH

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Thomas Bethune

The expression goes “it never rains in Ladakh”. On the day we drove to Alchi we took a side trip to Likir. I found the approach to the village and monastery to be a visual feast. Perhaps the fact that … Continue reading →

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