We have just arrived at Varanasi on the Ganges. Tomorrow we begin the teachings with the Dalai Lama. The temple at Bhodigaya was an incredible experience. Yesterday after the temple we toured a small village on the other side of the river. At the monastery we stayed at I was awakened
by the chanting of the monks,looked out of my window and there emerging from the fog was an 80 foot tall Buddha.

Buddha detail at Bodhigaya.


The group being led through the fields by Shantum.


A woman of the village threshing rice by hand.


Carrying the cow patties home to use as fuel for the fire.


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