January 30, 2009

SWF: The Monks at the Gompa

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Last month when on holidays in India, I passed by this Buddhist Gompa (Monastery) located in Coorg while on my way to the Nagarahole National Park. I briefly chatted with these monks and they were cheerful and friendly.

I do not recall the name of the Monastery. Does anyone out there in and around Karnataka have a clue? Have a nice day and happy skywatching!

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22 comments:

  1. Vamsee ModugulaJanuary 30, 2009

    Nice Pictures. Love the color on those buildings.

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  2. SandyCarlsonJanuary 30, 2009

    This monastery is similar to one in the Catskills, New York! Great shots.

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  3. Secret Mom ThoughtsJanuary 30, 2009

    beautiful. I love the last shot.

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  4. indicaspeciesJanuary 30, 2009

    Vamsee,

    Thank you. Yes, pleasing colors they are!

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  5. indicaspeciesJanuary 30, 2009

    Sandy,

    I checked out some photographs of the Catskills Gompa in New York, and do see the similarity.

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  6. indicaspeciesJanuary 30, 2009

    Secret Mom Thoughts,

    I love it too. Thank you for dropping by.:)

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  7. CarolJanuary 30, 2009

    Great photos..esp enlarged...love the detail on the monastery...and the color of the monk's garments...

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  8. indicaspeciesJanuary 30, 2009

    Carol,

    Welcome and thank you for dropping by and leaving behind these nice words.:)

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  9. LouiseJanuary 31, 2009

    I love this place. It is so neat and tidy, and the architecture is nice. Great post!

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2009

    Well, I haven't been to a monastery and surprisingly Coorg has a vibrant one.

    Lovely pictures. But aren't these pictures more suited for say 'Monastery Watch Monday'? What say?

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  11. Sameera AnsariJanuary 31, 2009

    A Buddhist monastery in Coorg?That's interesting.

    Lovely shots,as ever :)

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  12. indicaspeciesFebruary 01, 2009

    Louise,

    Thanks. I shall sometime post pictures of how neat, tidy and serene the inside of this place is!

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  13. indicaspeciesFebruary 01, 2009

    Kalyan,

    The atmosphere in these gompas is peaceful! Coorg has at least two monasteries that I've been to. This, and the other one in Bylakuppe.

    I'll check on 'Monastery Watch Monday.' If you have a ready link, please let me know. Thank you for the info.:)

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  14. indicaspeciesFebruary 01, 2009

    Sameera,

    Thank you.:)

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  15. alokFebruary 01, 2009

    Beautiful pictures!

    The name of the Monastery - Nyingmapa Monastery. I have been to there couple of times, it indeed a beautiful place.

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 02, 2009

    Beautiful sky :)

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  17. indicaspeciesFebruary 04, 2009

    Alok,

    Thank you for the information. I checked out the pictures of Nyingmapa Monastery, and it looks slightly different from the pictures that I've got. I could be mistaken though. Thanks a lot anyway.:)

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  18. indicaspeciesFebruary 04, 2009

    Priyank,

    Shukriya.:)

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  19. IndraniFebruary 05, 2009

    Are you by any chance talking of Bylakuppe... I have not visited yet, but heard lots of it.

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  20. indicaspeciesFebruary 05, 2009

    Indrani,

    No, it's a different one.

    I've been to the Bylakuppe monastery too some years back. That's a fabulous place.

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  21. LakshmiFebruary 05, 2009

    I like monasteries ..there is a certain calmness there

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  22. UnknownOctober 17, 2010

    The monasteries are known localy as the Llama camp.The one in the photo is either Sera Jhe or Sera Mey, Kushalnagar, Karnataka. An absolute haven of peace.

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