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Sherab Palden Beru, known around the monastery as Uncle Sherab. Obituary on the Samye Ling website and Sherab Palden Beru in Wikipedia.
The real Samye Ling
Naga House
(This image ripped off from the Samye Ling website - hence only thumbnail available.) Description. In summer it is on dry land. See also this video shot in winter.
Dining Room
When the monastery was starting, I think they must have asked visitors please bring your own crockery and cutlery and donate them to us. They have a wonderfully diverse collection.