Shrine in small Tibetan temple, Kalimpong

Date

Authors

Morgan, Kenneth W.
Photographer: Arthur Llewellyn Basham

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

Abstract

Description

This is a shrine in Kalimpong, showing how the Kagyur and Tangyur are considered to be the most sacred objects of reverence
the different volumes of the Tibetan scriptures are in the cases at the back of the room. Standing in front of the scriptures is Geshe Wangyal, a Mongol follower of Tibetan Buddhism who has studied for many years in Lhasa. Since this picture was taken, he has come to the United States to serve as spiritual head for the community of Kalmuks who have settled at Freewood Acres, Farmingdale, New Jersey. He is an outstanding Tibetan scholar.

Citation

Source

Type

Archives Series

Date created

Access Statement

License Rights

This image is provided for research purposes only and must not be reproduced without the prior permission of the Archives Program, Australian National University.

DOI

Restricted until

Downloads