14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Tranquility at the Samding Monastery in Tibet
Also known as the “Temple of Soaring Meditation,” it was located near a village that was in the middle of a field. The monastery was quiet and serene, an atmosphere that I was beginning to happily grow accustom to. A monk was kind enough to greet us and show us around, something that I thought was very humbling. The weather progressively became more overcast throughout the day where there was a slight drizzle mid afternoon. Nonetheless, the scenery was alluring with clouds drifting behind the mountains and monks quietly chanting mantras.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 10.2016 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2016 |
| Photo Location: | Gyangtse/Tibet, China |
| Camera: | NIKON D5300 |
| Copyright: | © Christa Hoskins |