chanting

as I write I hear dogs bark, horns, hammers. that is the hum of this city. today we visited Gandan Monastery. Two story tall Buddhist figure surrounded by prayer wheels. all the faithful were walking around the statue turning the prayer wheels. no wheel left unturned. many of the wheels donated in honor of someone. Inscription attached. each time wheel is spun the honoree gets blessing.  saw two classes with monk initiatws reciting prayers. the boys were dutiful and like other elementary age kids easily distracted. shooting looks of curiosity. lots of locals visiting monastery complex too. buildings rich in yellows reds blues. incense burning. pigeons all ovet.  bird food for sale. birds viewed as past or future humans. reincarnation.  can't attach pix. also remember you camt use Reply to make comments. ha ve to click the triporama link and go to blog..  . .