Holy Isle, Samye Ling, etc. 2010 October onwards

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Holy Isle, Samye Ling, etc. 2010 October onwards

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Samye Ling

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He swam the Eske river where ford there was none (text of the poem and text with notes)

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The bloke on the right bears a remarkable resemblance to Roger

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Oscar, German Shepherd, 12 years old

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Elfie, Lurcher. 6 years old

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The Yaks

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Roger and Lesley's visit

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Uncle Sherab

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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

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Naga House

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(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.

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Dining Room

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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.

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