Asian Geographic Issue 05/2018 (133) | Page 7

Features
Spiritual pilgrimages
PHOTO © LI ZHENGDE
CHINA
MIDDLE EAST
66 The Princess and the Mani Stones
In Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, locals
worship not gods or gurus but a princess who was
credited for laying the cornerstone of Tibetan Buddhism,
the chief religion of the region.
BY THOMAS BIRD AND RACHEL KWEK
96 The Path to Death That Led to Life
Easter has nothing to do with eggs and everything to do with
death. During this time every year, thousands of Christians gather
in Jerusalem to celebrate Jesus Christ’s resurrection by retracing
his final steps and witnessing the mysterious and miraculous Holy
Fire at the place he was buried.
BY GILAD FISKUS AND RACHEL KWEK
ABOVE
Jyekundo Dondrubling Monastery is one of Yushu’s largest
monasteries. It was severely damaged in the earthquake
but has now largely been rebuilt.
ON THE COVER
Spiritual Pilgrimages Sunset at Lachen
Photos: Prakhar Tripathi
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