a punk monk
Resource #: 23812 (URL for reference)
Collections: Lhasa - Sera Monastery, Sera Monastery (2002)
Description:
by José Cabezón
Picture preserved in the collection of rgan byams pa. Punk monks, or ldob ldob, were worker monks who belonged to fraternities. They wore their robes in distinctive ways, and engaged in athletic competitions.Associated Resources
Resource type: Image
Photographer: David Newman
Recording Orientation: From the North
Photograph Date: 29/Jul/2002