My pilgrimage to Jonang Jamdha Monastery, Golok region, Amdo Tibet

Day 4: Journey to Jamdha. Crossing 4239 metres

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Buddhism is all about truth. Samsara means not knowing the truth and enlightenment means knowing the truth. So, nothing is more important than truth in buddhism.

— Goshir Gyaltsab Rinpoche

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My pilgrimage to Jonang Jamdha Monastery, Golok region, Amdo Tibet

Day 3: Aba Town. Visiting Tsi Nang Monastery 2

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My pilgrimage to Jonang Jamdha Monastery, Golok region, Amdo Tibet

Day 3: Aba Town. Visiting Tsi Nang Monastery

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My pilgrimage to Jonang Jamdha Monastery, Golok region, Amdo Tibet

Day 3: Aba Town. Breakfast and meeting friends

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My pilgrimage to Jonang Jamdha Monastery, Golok region, Amdo Tibet

Day 2: Arrival in Aba Town

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My pilgrimage to Jonang Jamdha Monastery, Golok region, Amdo Tibet

Day 2: Journey Aba town.

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My pilgrimage to Jonang Jamdha Monastery, Golok region, Amdo Tibet

Day 1: Arrival in Chengdu, Szechuan. Preparation for journey.

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Protecting life leads to longevity; generosity leads to sufficient wealth; propriety in sexual conduct leads to freedom from enemies; truthfulness leads to praise; reconciling others leads to having many friends; speaking gently leads to hearing pleasant words; speaking meaningfully leads to noble speech; contentment leads to accomplishing one’s aims; compassion leads to a happy mind; and right view leads to expanding intelligence.

— Taranatha

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Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.

— Dalai Lama

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