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Blazing Gloriously Like A Mountain of Gold:
Seating the Lotus Garden Buddha (con't)

Celebrating

Following the successful installation of the Buddha a traditional rice and tea ceremony was offered and everyone enjoyed a relaxing sangha moment by the pond in what had now become Sönam Gatsal, the Joyous Garden of Merit.

Photo Credit: On behalf of the entire sangha, Jetsün Khandro thanks Mark and Gary Good (right) for their assistance with the Buddha statue and many other projects with which they assist year around ©2009 Mindrolling International
Photo Credit: Enjoying Tibetan rice and tea ©2009 Mindrolling International
Photo Credit: Samten Tse nuns and Lama Roar Vestre relaxing in the shade
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Photo Credit: Lama Phuntsog relaxing with Daniel Smith and Geoff Picus
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