Bön Monks At Triten Norbutse Monastery Making Torma

  • Season: Season 2024
  • Category: Portraiture
  • Description: Triten Norbutse Monastery is a significant centre for the study and practice of the Bön. The monastery is home to a vibrant community of monks dedicated to maintaining and revitalizing their spiritual heritage through ritual practices, education, and the transcription of sacred manuscripts. Here monks engage in the meticulous art of making butter statues known as “Torma,", representing various deities. These intricate creations are used in ritual offerings and ceremonies.
  • Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
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