Temple

Elderly people chant and worship at an old Mani hall in Tsang smath Township, Brag ‘go County, Dkar mdzes Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. They come to worship twice a day - in the morning and in the afternoon. Most of these old people are taken care of by their children.

Approaching a temple set off the sidewalks of Xia Du Da Jie by a small exercise park. This photo shows a license of some sort; these can actually be seen outside all of Xining's religious sites and seem to evidence a system of registration. Update: this 'license' is in fact merely the temple's street address.

Wide-angle shot of the temple's courtyard. N.B. its open-air design. Likely more than half of its total area consists of courtyard space. A significant figure when one considers the up-and- coming neighbourhood ('The International Village') this temple is located in.

Inside one of the six or so rooms of the temple grounds. Although from a material standpoint the temple appeared as though it is in active use, I was unable to locate any persons on the very small property the day of my visit. Adding to the mystery, the front door (as seen in DSCN0591, 0607, and 0608) was unlocked. Meditation seats arranged on the floor, numbering six or seven at most.

Inside one of the six or so rooms of the temple grounds. Although from a material standpoint the temple appeared as though it is in active use, I was unable to locate any persons on the very small property the day of my visit. Adding to the mystery, the front door (as seen in DSCN0591, 0607, and 0608) was unlocked. The main Buddha statue of the room; though I have been unable to positvely identiy him, it can be noted for now that he holds the 'wish-fulfilling jewel'.