Happy New Year from Bodhgaya

Bodhgaya

Bodhgaya

full of hidden corners

full of hidden corners

little stupas under little bodhi trees

little stupas under little bodhi trees

The Mahabodhi Temple

The Mahabodhi Temple

pilgrims

pilgrims

below the Bodhi Tree

below the Bodhi Tree

offerings before the engraved mantra of compassion, Om Mani Padme Hum

offerings before the engraved mantra of compassion, Om Mani Padme Hum

And Goddess Tara, who skillfully implements compassion

And Goddess Tara, who skillfully implements compassion

Some circumambulate the temple, others prostrate before it

Some circumambulate the temple, others prostrate before it

All seek the blessing of the tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment

All seek the blessing of the tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment

But many are in need of sympathy...

But many are in need of sympathy...

Is anyone taking any notice???

Is anyone taking any notice???