Stupas on Holy Island
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Stupas on Holy Island
Image: © Rob Farrow Taken: 5 Apr 2013
Stupas are Buddhist reliquaries or shrines. This row of stupas can be found as one enters Holy Island on alighting from the little ferry from Lamlash. Holy Island was bought by the Samyé Ling Buddhist Community on 18th of April 1992. They run a retreat and courses here which are open to people "of all faiths or none", and it is certainly a peaceful spot for such a project. The Buddhists welcome visitors to the island provided that while there they stick to the five golden rules: To respect life and refrain from killing To respect other people's property and refrain from stealing To speak the truth and refrain from lying To encourage health and refrain from intoxicants (including alcohol, cigarettes and drugs) To respect others and refrain from sexual activity that causes harm See http://holyisle.org/index
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Image Location
Latitude
55.533563
Longitude
-5.087865