Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, 2007
This business-monk captured in the Gandantegchinlen Monastery ("Great Place of Complete Joy") built in 1835 in the capital of Mongolia is posted for Mary's Ruby Tuesday. You'll find many more links to images of RED if you click on the link.
This is great! What a contrast from our (well mine at least) perceived concept of a monk to this rather modern man!
ReplyDeleteHa, a great picture!
ReplyDeleteI too can never resist photographing monastics on their cell phones in Jerusalem. Don't know why we think it has to be incongruous.
Great shot! I like the contrast between the tradition and the modern life.
ReplyDeleteNow that's a very special Ruby Red picture, lol ! An antique monk with a modern watch and suitcase, lol !
ReplyDeleteThis is funny, almost like a nun on a scooter...
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't think that Monks would be allowed a cellphone...I learned something today.
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A note: I'm going to begin a new meme, started tomorrow evening. You may be interested in participating...at least stop by tomorrow around 6PM my time zone to find out what it's going to be like....
Have a great day just filled with loads of sunshine!!!
Modern times for everyone ;-)
ReplyDeleteGreat shot!
nb. Denmark buys lots of things made in China!
(GRIN)
ReplyDelete...some things are universal...it seems that mobile phones are now among them...
what a great Capture... Monk on the phone carrying a briefcase. Just seems odd to see it.
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Hi Francisca
ReplyDeleteReally good photo. Do you think he has an ipad in that case?
For your next trip to Kyoto:
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Hope that will come in handy :).
This is so funny in a way, the contrast is amazing. I love this pic. It could easily do well in a competition.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever seen such a yuppie monk! :-) Great capture, Francisca!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very urban monk! Love his bag, too :D
ReplyDeleteI wonder if he still has "Complete Joy" having joined the modern business world. If so, I may consider becoming a monk.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments on my blog; we (help me Google) both know, China are the world with all present a.s.o. :)
ReplyDeleteLove this! Ancient customs do not give way to modern conveniences.
ReplyDeleteBut...do you suppose, maybe, perhaps, this "business-monk" is engaged in monkey business?
One never knows! :-)
This is fascinating! This is something I just don't expect to see. :)
ReplyDeleteHeeheehee! Love this!
ReplyDeleteHe reminds me of my classmate in Mandarin Class, same with him, he's a buddhist monk. He's always busy using his phone even in class. :)
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