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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Pashupatinath Temple Burning Ghats Photography Books


As promised in my last post, I am very pleased to share my first travel photography book, which is now available via blurb!


Pashupatinath Temple Burning Ghats is a celebration of Impermanence, a core concept in Hinduism and Buddhism. 


Pashupatinath Detail Page at blurb bookstore 
Shot from a distance so as not to intrude on anyone's privacy, this 32 page photo essay chronicles a Hindu funeral ritual from a perspective of reverence.
(All images copyright 2011 by Tammy Winand)


The book has minimal text, in the form of photo captions, which seek to explain scenes many viewers may not be familiar with. I sincerely hope that, as well as being visually engaging, it will be a learning experience for all who view it.
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I continue to work hard every day to incorporate the teachings of Buddhism into my everyday life, becoming more and more open to being in the moment and accepting life's challenges.


Many fellow dharma students have told me that my practice is patience. 


Transformation via dharma practice can be excruciatingly slow. Realizations come and go. You may feel "enlightened" and "get it" one day but soon realize that with every new major challenge you need the same help and lessons that brought you there.


We can only stay on the path, bringing ourselves back THIS moment repeatedly.