
- Mountains
These mountains form part of the horseshoe of rocks that surround the Great Stupa and the Center. - A Different Path
A view of the Great Stupa from somewhere off the beaten path. - Grove of Aspens
This small grove of Aspens was outside the window of our room at the Shambhala Lodge. - Balance
Even the rocks on Shambhala Mountain seem to be meditating. - My First View of the Great Stupa
The slow-rising slope of the path takes a sharp right-hand turn after the bridge, revealing the Great Stupa to me for the first time. - Flags and the Great Stupa
The flags are a gentle reminder of the route to the Great Stupa. - Approaching the Great Stupa
The blue sky was absolutely stunning. - Wispy Clouds
Another look at the Great Stupa with the wispy autumn clouds and sun behind it. - Ceiling Mandala
This is a mandala on the ceiling of the Main Hall of the Great Stupa above the Buddha. - Buddha Vitarka Mudra
This statue of the Buddha also contains the skull relic of Chogyam Trungpa, Rinpoche, founder of Shambhala Mountain Center. Vitarka mudra is the "teaching gesture". - View from Great Stupa
Looking back from where we came. After circumambulating (in threes, natch) for a while, we approached the Great Stupa. - Thankful rodent
These little chipmunks (or is that chipmonks?) are all over the place. This one looks as if he is bowing. Namaste little monk. - Sun Behind Great Stupa
The sun falls behind the Great Stupa. - Tori & Great Stupa of Dharmakaya
The Great Stupa of Dharmakaya as seen from the path leading to the Kami Shrine. - Part of the Mountain
The Great Stupa is built to last a thousand years, but it feels as if it has been there forever.