Purple Dome, columns, arched windows, lighted fountain, town center, Redwood City, California, USA

Purple Dome, columns, arched windows, lighted fountain, town center, Redwood City, California, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

A young monk cracks up with joy holding strings of flower seed pods used to decorate the monastery for Bodhisattva Day, Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

A young monk cracks up with joy holding strings of flower seed pods used to decorate the monastery for Bodhisattva Day, Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Saraswati, the Bodhisattva goddess of the arts, literature, language, 4-armed, in the posture of royal ease, Kathmandu, Nepal, Temple

Saraswati, the Bodhisattva goddess of the arts, literature, language, 4-armed, in the posture of royal ease, Kathmandu, Nepal, Temple, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

7. The Goddess
Thereupon, Manjusri, the crown prince, addressed the Licchavi Vimalakirti: "Good sir, how should a bodhisattva regard all living beings?"
Vimalakirti replied, "Manjusri, a bodhisattva should regard all livings beings as a wise man regards the reflection of the moon in water or as magicians regard men created by magic.

Rosie licking a statue of Saint Francis (holding a rabbit), Ravenna Gardens, University Village, Seattle, Washington, USA

Rosie licking a statue of Saint Francis (holding a rabbit), Ravenna Gardens, University Village, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Paljor Choedren accepting the blessing cord and image of the deity after drinking nectar from the empowerment, Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche on the throne, Lotus Speech Canada

Paljor Choedren accepting the blessing cord and image of the deity after drinking nectar from the empowerment, Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche on the throne, Lotus Speech Canada, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Tibetan lady burning incense, Sur Offering, Tharlam Monastery Courtyard, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Tibetan lady burning incense, Sur Offering, Tharlam Monastery Courtyard, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Wearing sanghati - bright orange robes - two lamas in the Sakya Lamdre Bodhisattva Day procession, a monk carries flower, incense, katag and mala, offerings to the Buddha, Tharlam Monastery courtyard, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Wearing sanghati - bright orange robes - two lamas in the Sakya Lamdre Bodhisattva Day procession, a monk carries flower, incense, katag and mala, offerings to the Buddha, Tharlam Monastery courtyard, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

HE Sogyal Rinpoche arrives at Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism to speak about Buddhism, Seattle, Washington, USA

HE Sogyal Rinpoche arrives at Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism to speak about Buddhism, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Lama guiding His Holiness Dagchen Rinpoche's vajra in hand, destroying the Hevajra Mandala, close up of colored sand mandala, Tharlam Monastery, Tibetan Buddhist, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Lama guiding His Holiness Dagchen Rinpoche's vajra in hand, destroying the Hevajra Mandala, close up of colored sand mandala, Tharlam Monastery, Tibetan Buddhist, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Statue of Padmasambhava (known to the faithful as Guru Rinpoche) gleaming in the sun, a huge statue over the entrance to Upper Pharping, Nepal, one of the holiest sites in the world

Statue of Padmasambhava (known to the faithful as Guru Rinpoche) gleaming in the sun, a huge statue over the entrance to Upper Pharping, Nepal, one of the holiest sites in the world, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

A statue of Sakya Pandita overlooks HH Dagchen Sakya Rinpoche closing the Hevajra Mandala, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Shrine room, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

A statue of Sakya Pandita overlooks HH Dagchen Sakya Rinpoche closing the Hevajra Mandala, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Shrine room, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

The Offering bowl, Dzambala practice, Tibetan Buddhism, Mountlake Terrace, Washington, USA

The Offering bowl, Dzambala practice, Tibetan Buddhism, Mountlake Terrace, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

On a beautiful sunny day, monks, nuns, lay practitioners stream out of Tharlam Monastery between sessions, tent, courtyard, flags of Buddhism, umbrella, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

On a beautiful sunny day, monks, nuns, lay practitioners stream out of Tharlam Monastery between sessions, tent, courtyard, flags of Buddhism, umbrella, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Mud puddles, tree lined roadway into Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Courtyard, stage, tents, rainy day, prayer flags, Buddhist flags, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Mud puddles, tree lined roadway into Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Courtyard, stage, tents, rainy day, prayer flags, Buddhist flags, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Monks streaming out from a Lamdre initiation session, Tharlam Monastery and Courtyard, overflow tents, isuzu monastery work truck, a stormy looking day, shadow of another monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Monks streaming out from a Lamdre initiation session, Tharlam Monastery and Courtyard, overflow tents, isuzu monastery work truck, a stormy looking day, shadow of another monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

The story of Buddha Mahakasyapa & Ananda on Vulture Peak

The story of Buddha Mahakasyapa & Ananda on Vulture Peak, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Double Dorje on a solar-powered lotus ponce, festooned with live pigeons, prayer flags, clouds, Boudha Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal

Double Dorje on a solar-powered lotus ponce, festooned with live pigeons, prayer flags, clouds, Boudha Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Tibetan culture: a Tibetan man - a sponsor - making an offering while the lama Dagchen Rinpoche watches, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Tibetan culture: a Tibetan man - a sponsor - making an offering while the lama Dagchen Rinpoche watches, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Dagchen Rinpoche offered the Mandala Offering from the Nepal Sangha, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Dagchen Rinpoche offered the Mandala Offering from the Nepal Sangha, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Decorating Tharlam Monastery for Bodhisattva Vows, Bodhanath, Kathmandu, Nepal

Decorating Tharlam Monastery for Bodhisattva Vows, Bodhanath, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Master Fritz freezes time, A monk pours tea for Fritz and the sangha assembled for Lamdre, below the shrine set up for an initiation into high Buddhist tantra, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Master Fritz freezes time, A monk pours tea for Fritz and the sangha assembled for Lamdre, below the shrine set up for an initiation into high Buddhist tantra, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Master of Ceremonies Celebrates Lamdre, Celebrating Lamdre, a Tibetan Buddhist Monk (master of ceremonies) with a bright orange flower offering in a metal bowl, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Master of Ceremonies Celebrates Lamdre, Celebrating Lamdre, a Tibetan Buddhist Monk (master of ceremonies) with a bright orange flower offering in a metal bowl, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Chopon ties on his blindfold for entry into the mandala, Lam Dre, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Chopon ties on his blindfold for entry into the mandala, Lam Dre, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Mandala Offering of the Universe to His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya on behalf of all who live, five colored scarves like a rainbow, Tharlam Gompa, Kathmandu, Nepal

Mandala Offering of the Universe to His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya on behalf of all who live, five colored scarves like a rainbow, Tharlam Gompa, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Under his tutor's watchful eye, HE Asanga Sakya offering the mandala of the universe to the Buddhas by way of his grandfather, His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Under his tutor's watchful eye, HE Asanga Sakya offering the mandala of the universe to the Buddhas by way of his grandfather, His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

HE Asanga Sakya offering the mandala of the universe, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

HE Asanga Sakya offering the mandala of the universe, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Vajrayogini Empowerment Torma, (Ritual Offering to the Yidam and Protectors), Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Vajrayogini Empowerment Torma, (Ritual Offering to the Yidam and Protectors), Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Vajrayogini Empowerment Torma, (Ritual Offering to the Yidam and Protectors), Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Vajrayogini Empowerment Torma, (Ritual Offering to the Yidam and Protectors), Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Statue of Vishnu supine, resting on a bed of nagas or snakes in a tank of water, with offering flowers, covered with a tent, Kathmandu, Nepal in 1990

Statue of Vishnu supine, resting on a bed of nagas or snakes in a tank of water, with offering flowers, covered with a tent, Kathmandu, Nepal in 1990, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Announcing the Lama's Arrival, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu

Announcing the Lama's Arrival, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

From under the altar, a donor prepares gifts, letters, katags for offering to the Sangha, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

From under the altar, a donor prepares gifts, letters, katags for offering to the Sangha, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Jin-docs (Donors) giving offerings to provide for support Tharlam Monastery Boudha Kathmandu Nepal

Jin-docs (Donors) giving offerings to provide for support Tharlam Monastery Boudha Kathmandu Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

The Bright gift from the rich donor, Tibetan man wearing a grey Tibetan Chuba in the Kham style, Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

The Bright gift from the rich donor, Tibetan man wearing a grey Tibetan Chuba in the Kham style, Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Tibetan people, generations, after an initiation, one man carries a prayer wheel, Tharlam Monastery breezeway, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Tibetan people, generations, after an initiation, one man carries a prayer wheel, Tharlam Monastery breezeway, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Tibetan man, wearing his formal chuba & mala, An old friend, Tharlam Monastery Courtyard, Kathmandu, Nepal

Tibetan man, wearing his formal chuba & mala, An old friend, Tharlam Monastery Courtyard, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Lamas recieve offerings of katags from Dagmo Lhanze Sakya, a Tibetan princess, Bodhisattva Day, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Lamas recieve offerings of katags from Dagmo Lhanze Sakya, a Tibetan princess, Bodhisattva Day, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Birds of Paradise: Give Me Some Sweet Nectar too!

Birds of Paradise: Give Me Some Sweet Nectar too!, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

The Empowered; Happiness is wearing the 5 Dhyani Buddhas Crown and Holding a Flower and Dorje (vajra), Initiate, Highest Yoga Tantra initiation, Hevajra, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

The Empowered; Happiness is wearing the 5 Dhyani Buddhas Crown and Holding a Flower and Dorje (vajra), Initiate, Highest Yoga Tantra initiation, Hevajra, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche visits with HH Dagchen Sakya Rinpoche, Chime (mother of Rabjam Rinpoche, forground), Dr. Cyrus (Cy) Stearns (background), 1976 SeaTac Airport, Seattle, Washington, USA

HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche visits with HH Dagchen Sakya Rinpoche, Chime (mother of Rabjam Rinpoche, forground), Dr. Cyrus (Cy) Stearns (background), 1976 SeaTac Airport, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche visits with HH Dagchen Sakya Rinpoche, Chime (mother of Rabjam Rinpoche, forground), Dr. Cyrus (Cy) Stearns (background), 1976 SeaTac Airport, Seattle, Washington, USA

HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche visits with HH Dagchen Sakya Rinpoche, Chime (mother of Rabjam Rinpoche, forground), Dr. Cyrus (Cy) Stearns (background), 1976 SeaTac Airport, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, checking the time, Rabjam Rinpoche, Dhungsey Ani Sakya, 1976, SeaTac Airport, Seattle, Washington, USA

HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, checking the time, Rabjam Rinpoche, Dhungsey Ani Sakya, 1976, SeaTac Airport, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche visiting with Dhungsey Ani Vajra Sakya and his younger brother Dhungsey Sadu Vajra Sakya, 1976 SeaTac Airport, Seattle, Washington, USA

HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche visiting with Dhungsey Ani Vajra Sakya and his younger brother Dhungsey Sadu Vajra Sakya, 1976 SeaTac Airport, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Two monks making sure every person is served Dharma Muffins and Tibetan Tea, afternoon service, Tharlam Gompa, Nepal

Two monks making sure every person is served Dharma Muffins and Tibetan Tea, afternoon service, Tharlam Gompa, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Light fading, Western Students Ben Fash, Bobbi Steele, Lucinda Ritter, Fritz Madel, a monk, Laura Ellis, Ani Yeshi Lhamo, Charlotte Stuart, Yugoslavian Monk, Zsanda-Gurung Katalin, Tharlam Monastery, prayer flags, hearing instruction, Boudha, Nepal

Light fading, Western Students Ben Fash, Bobbi Steele, Lucinda Ritter, Fritz Madel, a monk, Laura Ellis, Ani Yeshi Lhamo, Charlotte Stuart, Yugoslavian Monk, Zsanda-Gurung Katalin, Tharlam Monastery, prayer flags, hearing instruction, Boudha, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Tibetan sign of affection of head touching, looking at the time, HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Rabjam Rinpoche, Dhungsey Ani Sakya, during Rinpoche's visit to the royal Tibetan Sakya family and Dharma Center, 1976 SeaTac Airport, Seattle, Washington,

Tibetan sign of affection of head touching, looking at the time, HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Rabjam Rinpoche, Dhungsey Ani Sakya, during Rinpoche's visit to the royal Tibetan Sakya family and Dharma Center, 1976 SeaTac Airport, Seattle, Washington,, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Tashi Deleg! Ben Fash, a western photographer, two friends - pilgrims - from Tibet, wearing malas, holding a camera, enjoying some tea and dharma muffins, seated in the business office of Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Tashi Deleg! Ben Fash, a western photographer, two friends - pilgrims - from Tibet, wearing malas, holding a camera, enjoying some tea and dharma muffins, seated in the business office of Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

All dressed up, she just had her blessing, proud Tibetan mother & daughter, blessing cord, Tharlam Monastery, Tibetan Buddhists, modern dress and traditional woman's chuba with striped apron, mala, pearl and gold earrings, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

All dressed up, she just had her blessing, proud Tibetan mother & daughter, blessing cord, Tharlam Monastery, Tibetan Buddhists, modern dress and traditional woman's chuba with striped apron, mala, pearl and gold earrings, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

4 wrathful wood masks, underlit, big eyes, wide open mouth, skull crowns, orange, gray, yellow, red, wall display in a hallway, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

4 wrathful wood masks, underlit, big eyes, wide open mouth, skull crowns, orange, gray, yellow, red, wall display in a hallway, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

4 wrathful wood masks, underlit, big eyes, wide open mouth, skull crowns, orange, gray, yellow, red, wall display in a hallway, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

4 wrathful wood masks, underlit, big eyes, wide open mouth, skull crowns, orange, gray, yellow, red, wall display in a hallway, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

The young Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche, grandson of HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, 1976 SeaTac Airport, visiting America, Seattle, Washington, USA

The young Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche, grandson of HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, 1976 SeaTac Airport, visiting America, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.