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Founded in the early twelfth century by Gangsem Sherap Sampo, the unique monastery is constructed from mud and timber and sited on the cliff face at the entrance of a natural cave.
There's more here but from a distance it bears a close resemblance to a giant honeycomb.
And this is about as close as most of us
will get to see it...
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I bet sleep walkers don't last very long there.
ReplyDeleteSo, no sleepovers. Darn!
ReplyDeleteIf Pakistan ever gets Kashmir, I'm afraid it won't be good news for these Buddhist monks.
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