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.