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Himalayan Heritage Group: The Tibetan Year of the Horse
Last week, the Himalayan Heritage Group ushered in the Tibetan Year of the Horse with a meetup dedicated to King Gesar, the Epic Warrior Folk Hero of Central Asia. King Gesar is the world’s longest epic poem. Originating in Eastern Tibet, … Continue reading
Visiting Norbulingka Art Institute
The following blog post was written by former full-time Guide Harry Einhorn who is currently studying the Tibetan language at the Deer Park Institute in Bir, Himachal Pradesh, India. Norbulingka is a premier art school and institute dedicated to the … Continue reading
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Reflecting on my trip to Bodhgaya
As I think back to my trip to Bodhgaya, of the most vivid things I remember about pilgrimage season, is all of the commerce going on. For most of the year, Bodhgaya is nearly abandoned due to either stifling heat … Continue reading
Pilgrimage Season In Bodhgaya: An Introduction
I have just arrived back, and it is time to reflect on my trip to India. Once I arrived in Bodhgaya, the seat of Buddhas enlightenment, I was so immediately swept up in the energy of the place, it was … Continue reading
First Post From India: Safe, but Overwhelmed
I’m writing this, safely, from Bodhgaya, my main location in India, but I’ll start from the beginning: Time moves differently in India. I’ve been here since the third of December, I know that much, but already I’m not sure what … Continue reading
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Tagged Buddha, Ganges, India, Pilgrimage, Sarnath, Shiva, Travel, Varanasi
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Questions of Travel
I am about to take some time off from my work as a full time guide at the Rubin Museum of Art and go to India for the second time. The first time was two years ago, for three months. … Continue reading
Posted in Himalayan Art, Visitor Experience
Tagged Bodh Gaya, India, Pilgrimage, Travel, Tso Pema
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