Caption: Shigatze, TAR, China - Jul 2001. Devoted pilgrims file past a massive Buddhist thanka displayed during the 'Buddha Unfolding Festival' at Tas
Caption: Shigatze, TAR, China - Jul 2001. Devoted pilgrims file past a massive Buddhist thanka displayed during the 'Buddha Unfolding Festival' at Tashilumpho Monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama in Shigatze, Tibet. Once one of the biggest and most influental monasteries in Tibet, being the home to the second most reincarnated monk, Tashilumpho was sacked during the 1950's with Chinese occupation. Although since regaining its original function as a scholarly institution, the Chinese still have the monastery tightly under the thumb. Credit: Leisa Contact: Legal Notice: Any use of this picture is subject to a license agreement entered into by the user and AsiaWorks Photography Ltd. All other rights reserved. Any re-use and redistribution of this image is prohibited. For sales enquiries regarding any additional use of this or other pictures from AsiaWorks Photography please contact
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