'Om Mani Padme Hum' (translation: 'Hail the jewel in the lotus')

'Om Mani Padme Hum' (translation: 'Hail the jewel in the lotus') 

Kathmandu, Nepal

1991

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The priests are using the Dorge (Vagra) in their right hands and the bell in their left hands. http://buddhism.about.com/od/buddhismglossaryv/g/vajradef.htm

Camera; Nikon F2. Lens; Nikkor 24mm f:2.8
We were lucky to be in Kathmandu on Buddha's birthday. The celebration and ceremonies were beautiful

Years later I was able to buy an ancient Dorge at an antique store in Red Fort, Delhi, India; brought there by a priest in exile from Tibet.

 Pictured below

One can feel the energy when holding this ancient piece in original well used condition.