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    Monks : Celebrating life in its own way

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    Meditation is one of the most important thing in a monk’s life.The practice helps them in self realization and attaining a relation with the god . A Monk here is meditating and trying to find his inner solace. by: mytravelmemory Views[312] Monks in Ladakh live a life which is very different from others .This photo is of Diskit Monastery also known Deskit Gompa in the Nubra valley founded in 14th century. The monk’s day begins with prayer ( called as Puja in Hindi ) at 4 in the morning.Here are a group of monks praying. by: mytravelmemory Views[457] To survive in such a harsh and cold climate in Ladkah ( It goes upto -20 to -30 °C in winters) , food plays an important role.. The Preparations begins early in the morning with monks working together. by: mytravelmemory Views[222] A perfect example of monks celebrating life together…Different generations come together to participate in a festival which holds much importance in their lives. by: mytravelmemory Views[320] “Every day is a new day.every day brings a new challenge” is a mantra that the monks believe in.A monk looking at a top of the Himalayas .fighting its inner demons and gathering for the real strength to get ready for a new day to face the difficulties which lie ahead. by: mytravelmemory Views[795]
     

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