Jim's Journeys
Mani Rimdu. Everest Region - Nepal
"The Fire Puga"
Travel in Nepal.
4 minutes 41 seconds, 10 mgs
"The Fire Puga"
Travel in Nepal.
4 minutes 41 seconds, 10 mgs
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Jim's Journeys is Weekly at Noon on Wednesday
January 4, 2006
The Chiwong Gompa hosts the annual Mani Rimdu Festival. The Buddhist monks re-inact the establishment of the Dharma in Tibet in 770 by Guru Rimpoche. Located in the Solu-Khumbu District of Nepal, the ritual is held during the first full moon in November.
The Fire Puga - the "Jinsak" is a ritual purification by fire. Offerings are made to the fire built on a sand mandala while the monks dance, play instruments and chant.
Past Episodes
No more postings here. He has moved joined forces with Pam Bell and all new twice weekly postings can be found at FatBellyTraveler.com
Thanks for all your support. -
Jim's Journeys is Weekly at Noon on Wednesday
January 4, 2006
The Chiwong Gompa hosts the annual Mani Rimdu Festival. The Buddhist monks re-inact the establishment of the Dharma in Tibet in 770 by Guru Rimpoche. Located in the Solu-Khumbu District of Nepal, the ritual is held during the first full moon in November.
The Fire Puga - the "Jinsak" is a ritual purification by fire. Offerings are made to the fire built on a sand mandala while the monks dance, play instruments and chant.
Past Episodes
Links:
New book by Chris Fuller,
The Fearful Travelers Companion
Trekking Agency
In Nepal Par Excellance
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