SHIGATSE

Tashilhunpo Monastery, seat of Tibet's deputy the Panchen Lama, remains a mediaeval maze of passageways and shrines, chanting and murmuring. Monks of the 'Yellow Hat' order go about their daily business and prepare yak-butter candles for tomorrow's rituals.

Approach	Wall	Courtyard	Hall	Rooftops

Visitors	Monks at work	Senior Monk	Junior Monk	Shade

Yellow Hats	Conference	Please Remove Your Shoes

Robes	Windows	Path	Passage	Sunlight

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