Child in Tibet with Buddhist deer hat

Child in Tibet with Buddhist deer hat 21st February 2007

The story behind the image

Though most children in Tibet run around in fake-Nike hats and leftover expedition clothes, I noticed that this hat was actually a bit special.

On the hat the Buddhist deer and Dharma wheel are embroidered. The deer stand for the Buddha’s first teachings in the Deer Park, apparently so peaceful that even the deer came to listen to him. Monasteries that contain the Kangyur and Tengyur texts scrolls have this symbol of the 2 deer on each side of the Dharma-wheel on their roof.

So somewhere someone has found a way to make money of the Buddhist symbols; but how this child came to wear it I don’t know as they normally have no money for clothes, but at least wearing their own culture is better than a big Swoosh…

Category: Asia • Children • Fauna • People • Portraits • Smiles • Tibet

Image URL: http://exposedplanet.com/child-in-tibet-with-buddhist-deer-hat/

5 Responses to “Child in Tibet with Buddhist deer hat”

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Roger:

Excellent portrait. I would love to have the chance to visit there and take pics. Love your site.

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February 21st, 2007 at 16:32
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April:

I voted for you.

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February 22nd, 2007 at 00:20
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tinkje:

Once again a really beautiful one. I love it.

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February 22nd, 2007 at 10:22
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Kerguelen:

This is simply a charming picture depicting the
essence of humanity!

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February 25th, 2007 at 04:26
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ferenc ecseki:

love the colors, light, expression, everything!! BRAVO!!!

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November 22nd, 2007 at 07:16