A wall of votive glass bells with wish tags hanging on a rack by the main hall, the Daeung-jeon, at the Donghwasa Temple near Daegu, South Korea.

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Buddhist temples have many ways to raise money, from outright gifting to sales of items for prayers or wishes. These glass bells, with tags attached that record wishes or prayers, are the first I have seen at a temple. When the wind blows, the gentle tinkle of the bells is lovely.

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Size: 5719px × 3812px
Location: 652 Gongsan-dong, Dong-gu, Daegu, South Korea
Photo credit: © Susan Heller / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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