An auspicious day for alms giving: Since yesterday, hundreds of beggars from all over the region have gathered on the little path surrounding the hill of the residence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Today is the full moon marking the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and the anniversary of his death. Traditionally, it is a very auspicious day for alms giving… Hundreds of Tibetans will walk the 30 min or so tour around the hill, turn prayer wheels, recite the mantra OM MANI PADME HUNG and distribute a few coins to their less fortunate visitors.
At the same time, in the
