The Sacred Murals of Wontoe Monastery in Dege High Peaks Pure Earth presents the English translation of an article about the sacred murals of Wontoe Monastery in Dege, Eastern Tibet. This translation follows on from the short history of Wontoe…

We continue our translations about #Wontoe Monastery in #Dege with this article highlighting the stunning murals. The monastery is now facing imminent threat due to nearby dam construction, read about - and see - what could soon be lost.

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The History of Wontoe Monastery in the Encyclopedia of Monasteries and Temples in Kham High Peaks Pure Earth presents an English translation of the entry for Wontoe Monastery in “The Encyclopedia of Monasteries and Temples in Kham, Kardze”, a rare three volume set that wa…

How can we account for the unprecedented level of public participation in protests against a dam project in #Kham Dege?

Read the history of #Wontoe Monastery, with its beautiful 14th-15th century murals, to learn what's at stake should it be submerged.

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