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Coronavirus, Zanskar and Copper - What's the Connection?
Brass Pots Buddhist Changtang Karsha Monastery Ladakh Leh Trekking in Ladakh Zanskar
I'm a regular visitor to Ladakh and Zanskar in northern India where the "pots and pans" in the kitchen are traditionally made from copper.
Ladakh, Goats, Cashmere, the Changtang and Modi
Buddhist Cashmere Cashmere Scarves Changtang Ethnic Shop Sheffield Himalayan Goats Korzok Ladakh Trekking in Ladakh Zanskar
This is in an area called the Changtang, a place of nomads - and with nomads come goats. And with goats come the soft pashmina and cashmere wools.
Tibetan Healing and Singing Bowls
Yesterday a customer & I used two bowls in the shop to create a powerful resonant sound for several minutes. My spine still tingles as I write this blog.
Ajanta, the Caves, the Restaurant and Ajanta herself
Buddha Buddha Statues Buddhist Ethnic Shop Sheffield Gujarat Indian Carvings Photos of India Silk Road Stepwell
I knew I wanted to hang my photos of the Ajanta caves here: Ajanta front of house surrounded by photos of Ajanta caves in a restaurant called Ajanta's.
Return to India - Stopover in Delhi
Buddha Images Buddhist Delhi India
Just arrived back in India, today’s a stopover in Delhi before we fly to the high altitude desert of Buddhist Ladakh. In Delhi we take a look at the ruins of the third Delhi at Feroz Shah Kotla and the 2000 year old Ashoka column.