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Tibet #4

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Tibet: In Search of Shangri-La by Michael Yamashita

Description

Red robed nuns gaze down on their homes at Yarchen Gar Monastery. The women’s quarters, off limits to men, are built on an island, housing an estimated 10,000 Tibetan nuns. At over 4,000 meters, the weather can get bitterly cold and only crudely constructed huts provide shelter. Electricity, sanitation, running water, and food supply are also limited. Despite the harsh living conditions, devotees continue to come to stay and study Tibetan Buddhism. This is the largest community of nuns in the world. The Chinese government is making moves to shut down this nunnery in the near future. It is hard to access as you need special permission to shoot there.

Traits

Lens

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Photo Type

Digital

Michael Yamashita

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National Geographic

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Season

Fall

Unique element

N/A

Closed to the Public

Yes

State/Province

Sichuan

Subject

Yarchen Gar Monastery

City

Yaqing Orgyan

Token

Contract: 0x7dE0...3C46
Token ID: 41600090004

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