October 21, 2013
Now that I’m back in Dharamsala, with eyes fresh from seeing 10th-12th century Indo-Tibetan mandalas in monasteries of Read More
Yamantaka Sand Mandala, Namgyal Monastery, India. © 2010, Eva Lee.
I've gone about it all backwards. Backwards in time, in pursuit of mandalas. It all started when I heard that a sand mandala was going to be made at Read More
December 12-13, 2013
The Kailash Temple (Cave 16) is arguably the most famous one of all 34 caves at Ellora Caves. My Read More
December 12-13, 2013
After seeing Ajanta Caves--which were amazing and beyond my imagination of what carved and decorated ancient Buddhist caves would look ... Read More
December 11-12, 2013
When I first heard about the paintings of Ajanta Caves, I had an updated version of Read More
Gee, I've so far recounted only the September travels through Spiti, Lahaul, and Ladakh. There's also October, November, and December to cover. Keeping this travelogue about my Fulbright experiences is taking longer than I anticipated! Editing ... Read More
September 24, 2013
Panorama of Alchi Monastery, Ladakh, India
And what about Alchi? Famous Alchi Monastery, which contains some of the most ... Read More
Rock cut Buddha in Mulbek, Ladakh, India. A bit difficult to see in the shade. Portions of it are visible above the monastery
September 22, 2013
This was a quick side trip to see the gigantic rock cut Read More
