In the back of this chapel, as in nearly every chapel we entered in Tibet, there was a spot for the gaurdian monk to sit. Usually a comfortably cushioned couch, surrounded by his personal items... a jug of tea, sacred texts, various musical instruments (drums or bells) and other necessary things. This monk had a little friend! Most chapels contained a continually chanting monk, to maintain butter lamps, collect money and, of course to chant.
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