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The ciak is probably the most demanding form of pilgrimage in the world. Prostrating themselves fully, worshippers cover tens, sometimes hundreds, of miles. Labrang, Tibet.

Labrang Monastery, China, n

Author: Michael Yamashita

©Michael Yamashita

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Monks quench their thirst with freshly fallen snow.

The ciak is probably the most demanding form of pilgrimage in the world. Prostrating themselves fully, worshippers cover tens...

The trapa, (novices) enter the monastery around the age of six and become gelong (monks) when they reach adulthood.