| The Photographer's
Diary
Tibetan Hunger Strike |
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| The Photographer's
Diary
Tibetan Hunger Strike |
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 A
high lama from Dharamsala blessed Dawa Tsering. The colors of Tibetan
Buddhism is a photographer’s dream. I marvel at the beautifully colored
robes the religious leaders wear. Even though they had not eaten food for
more than three weeks, the protesters seem remarkably strong. The only
thing I ever see them take internally is water and "Tsampa," or fried barley
that is burned and inhaled daily in the evening to strengthen the "inner
wind." |
 Three-hundred
nuns from Dharamsala created quite a sight when they arrived in Jantar
Mantar, the site of an ancient observatory and present-day tourist attraction
in New Delhi. The procession of women seemed endless as they filed passed
the striker's tent to pay their respects before setting up camp.
Many, overcome by emotion, paused in front of the tent to pray for the
safety of their fellow countrymen in exile. To feel their compassion is
very moving. |
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