white Stupas, temples and monasteries through the mountains, colorful prayer flags moving to the rhythm of the wind are some of the images associated with Bhutan and, in some way, causing them to go back. Once there the images multiply and take on something of a mystery when the clouds and haze enough. There are other scenes that are consistent: Children with red tunics memorizing Buddhist prayers (bottom photo 1) , monks going from one village to another (photo opposite) , or girls with short hair in preparation for nuns (photo 3) . In the more than 2,000 temples and monasteries around 6,000 monks live.
Everyday life is profoundly articulated with stories, legends, myths and Buddhist beliefs. It is difficult to know which is which, or where one starts and another ends. Everything is seen through the lens of Buddhism: Art, culture, politics. Buddha or Guru Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, and others, are deities whose representations are everywhere. The dzongs (strong / monastery) work divided into two: One half to public administration offices and the other for temples and monasteries.
prayer flags of five colors are placed in the most diverse sites. White represents the sun and moon, yellow for air, water red, green, blue fire and earth. "S and believes that prayer flags are Take as the wind to spread the goodwill and compassion in all areas to benefit all. It is strategically placed at high points Egic from onde d can see a river, following a belief qu and the prayers will be transported co tions n wind-drift by the river on their long journey. However, if the flags are hung on astrological dates and address unfavorable s, are believed to bring negative results ", Lily has Wangchuhuk in Facts about Bhutan: The Land of the Thunder Dragon.
Some of the temples and monasteries, some more spectacular than others, in the west of the country, Paro, Punakha timpu and several of them over 2000 meters. Some have a prime location amid mountain from which there could be no better view of the landscape or river banks. The Punakha Dzong (top photo 7) , or Palace of Happiness, is at the confluence of the Mo (female and quiet) and Po (male and moved). Meanwhile, the monastery Taktsang or Tiger's Nest (Nido del Tigre), one of the most sacred, is a mountain in the Paro Valley, which by far seems inaccessible (Figure 8) . Getting there takes about an hour and a half foot, but there are horses who do not want to walk. In the temples are the most exquisite religious rituals, which, like the beauty of them only can be stored in memory because it is forbidden to take photos.
population prays and turns the prayer wheels as often as you eat, and their daily lives is influenced by astrology. "The Bhutanese consult astrologers and, therefore, perform rituals s on all important occasions for birth, death the marriage official, ias ceremono at home before you travel or when they feel bad. Bhutanese tradition is steeped ada pattern of Buddhist imonio ", accurate Wangchuhuk in his book, one of the few publications to access relevant information about their country.
Chimi Lhakhang temple or fertility
Chimi Lhakhang temple is located in the Valley Gangtey (4000 m), amid rice fields that must be traversed. It is one of the temples visited by couples who want children. The temple is dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kunley, known for his outrageous behavior and sexual vigor. They say that in the late fifteenth century dramatized his teachings on these issues, partly because they call it the Divine Madman.
Fertility is represented by the penis, which is also a symbol of good luck. It is painted on the facades of houses for the rich or poor, in stores such as key chains, masks and wood reproductions. "It's the best for luck. It's a good thing for us, ", told me a seller of art objects and antiques. The 'original' because of its size in the valley of Paro (top photo 2) . "To be lucky is to load" , 'said the guide who accompanied me. Photos © Liana Cisneros.
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