The shops outside

 The jewel in the lotus, 'om mani padme hum'.

I love the idea of prayer flags and prayer wheels. Prayers are written on the flags and as they flap away these prayers are being sent heavenward. Just in the same way, prayers are written in rotating drums and with each turn, prayers are being sent heavenward. So this action magnifies the number of prayers being made heavenward. Isn't it a great idea? When we pray, we just make one prayer at a time.

 There's always time for lunch of rustic pulled noodles.

You can buy your favorite deity.

 This is Tibetan writing.

Of course there are those beautiful silk clothing. The shops across the street from the Tibetan temple was quite interesting. I love all things Tibetan, for some reason they are more colorful and much more lively. I long to go to Tibet soon to see the real thing.