Buddhism has become a most embraced religion, especially in Europe and on the North American continent. It is available to you and me in light forms. But few of us have the priviledge to gain insight into the world of those keeping its philosophy sacred. Photographer Zang Chaoyin has been granted access. Please take a look at the Buddhist monastic lifee.

Tibetan monks durin an outdoors assembly

Gelug-pa, or the Yellow Hat sect, is a Buddhism school founded at Ganden. Its founder was Tsongkhapa (1357 – 1491), a Tibetan leader and a philosopher

Monks praying at the altar of the founder of the Tibetan Empire, Songtsan Gampo

Waiting for the po cha (butter tea) to be served

Studying the sacred teachings

Soccer is extremely popular with young Tibetan monks. They often improvise a ball and forget themselves in the game.

Relaxing after dinner

Preparing Kapsey is a good excuse for monks to have a good time. The crispy dessert is made out of dough, which is rolled in different shapes for good luck.

Official matters

Many Buddhist rituals are connected with nature and the monks are educated in respecting and cherishing it

Photography with the Courtesy of Zang Chaochyin

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