The monks of Triten Norbutse Yungdrung Bon Monastery located near Kathmandu, Nepal continue to offer food and medical services to villagers even as they themselves continue to live outdoors. Photos from the Himalyan Bon Foundation.
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Sacred Music
A monk plays the cymbals during a ritual at the Yungdrung Bon monastery of Triten Norbutse near Kathmandu, Nepal
Monastic Training
Young monks learning to debate at Triten Norbutse Monastery near Kathmandu, Nepal
White Hats of the Yungdrung Bon
Yungdrung Bön monks gather for a ritual outside of the meditation hall at Triten Norbutse Monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal.
These white hats are worn by the monks during all tantric rituals.
Sacred Place
A seat for one of the monks at Triten Norbutse Yungdrung Bön Monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Nine Ways 