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A gilded lion on the cornice of the "Red Palace" of Potala, the part reserved for religious functions. Potala Palace was begun by the "Great Fifth", the fifth Dalai Lama, in 1645. See 05-01-02/63-70, 05-01-03/1-15
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A gilded lion on the cornice of the "Red Palace" of Potala, the part reserve...

The "Red Palace" of Potala, the part reserved for religious functions. Potala Palace was begun by the "Great Fifth", the fifth Dalai Lama, in 1645. See 05-01-02/63-70, 05-01-03/1-15
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The "Red Palace" of Potala, the part reserved for religious functions. Pot...

The golden roofs of Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. The Potala was begun by the "Great Fifth", the fifth Dalai Lama, in 1645 See 05-01-02/63-70, 05-01-03/1-15
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The golden roofs of Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. The Potala was begun by...

Cornice of the golden roofs of Potala Palace. The Potala was begun by the "Great Fifth", the fifth Dalai Lama, in 1645. See 05-01-02/63-70. 05-01-03/1-15
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Cornice of the golden roofs of Potala Palace. The Potala was begun by the...

A row of golden Buddhas on the cornice of the golden roofs of Potala Palace. The Potala was begun by the "Great Fifth", the fifth Dalai Lama, in 1645. See 05-01-02/63-70, 05-01-03/1-15
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A row of golden Buddhas on the cornice of the golden roofs of Potala Palace....

Sandalwood statue of Avalokiteshvara, Bodhisattva of Compassion (the equivalent of the Chinese Quinyan), in the Chapel of Lokeshvara, Red Palace of Potala. The statue may still date from roayal times and the earlier palace. See 05-01-02/63-70, 05-01-03/1-15
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Sandalwood statue of Avalokiteshvara, Bodhisattva of Compassion (the equivale...

Buddha statue in the "Grotto of Meditation" in the Red Palace of Potala. The grotto and its figures date from the royal period of Tibet, the 7th CE and was incorporated into the 17th century palace. See 05-01-02/63-70, 05-01-03/1-15
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Buddha statue in the "Grotto of Meditation" in the Red Palace of Potala. Th...

The gilded clay figures in the "Grotto of Meditation" in Potala Palace represent King Sungsten Gampo, (died 649 CE) in right foreground, with a small Buddha emerging from his headdress; his son and successor Guru Gungtsen, left; and one of the King's ministers.
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The gilded clay figures in the "Grotto of Meditation" in Potala Palace represe...

Gilded Buddha statue in the Hall of all Happiness and Satisfaction, Red Palace. Potala Palace, begun in 1645 by the fifth Dalai Lama, consists of the White Palace, the seat of government, and the Red Palace, reserved for relgious functions.See 05-01-02/63-70,05-01-03/1-15
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Gilded Buddha statue in the Hall of all Happiness and Satisfaction, Red Palace...

One of the fierce Guardians of Buddhism in a shrine in the Red Palace. Potala Palace, begun in 1645 by the fifth Dalai Lama, consists of the White Palace, the seat of government, and the Red Palace, reserved for religious functions. See 05-01-02/63-70, 05-01-03/1-15
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One of the fierce Guardians of Buddhism in a shrine in the Red Palace. Potala P...

Buddha statue in the Red Palace, Potala, Lhasa, with a photograph of the present, exiled Dalai Lama. A few years ago, possession of photos of the Dalai Lama was strictly forbidden; Chinese authorities now seem to have relented somewhat.
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Buddha statue in the Red Palace, Potala, Lhasa, with a photograph of the...

View from the terrace of the Great Temple in Lhasa. A gilded pillar with bells. In the background left, Potala Palace. See 05-01-03/16-23
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View from the terrace of the Great Temple in Lhasa. A gilded pillar with bel...