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A painting in traditional Tibetan buddhist style shows a benevolent contemplative sage.
A painting in traditional Tibetan buddhist style shows a benevolent contemplative sage. The picture is full of allegorical meaning and auspicious Buddhist symbolism relating to a long life, the six symbols of longevity. It originates in Chinese and Tibetan Buddhist art. Thikse Gompa, Monastery, Tikse, Tiksey, Thiksey, Thiksay. Thiksey, Ladakh, Republic of India. 12Sep11.
Size: 4043px × 2614px
Location: Thikse Gompa, Monastery, Tikse, Tiksey, Thiksey, Thiksay. Thiksey, Ladakh, Republic of India.
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License: Royalty Free
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