Gekö, maître de la discipline. Temple Jamyang Lhakhang dans le complexe monastique de Labrang Tashikyil, province de l’Amdo, février 1995
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Orientation 1
Wall object 7
ABE 014
Code: ABE 014
Country: Tibet (Amdo)
Style:
Date: 1995
Dimensions in cm WxHxD: Unknown
Materials: Tirage noir et blanc
Gekö, master of discipline. Jamyang Lhakhang Temple in the Labrang Tashikyil monastic complex, Amdo province, February 1995
This monk with an imposing back is dressed in a heavy pleated cloak adorned with a voluminous set of cloth covered in silver and inlaid with semi-precious stones (amber, turquoise and coral). With his broad stature, sometimes armed with a heavy staff, this monk known as Gekö or Shelngo is responsible for enforcing discipline. Here, he watches over the monastic assembly seated in the monastery courtyard. In ancient Tibet, the large Geluk monasteries had a population of athlete monks called Dob-dob. They were poorly educated and could have a sulphureous reputation. Brawlers, these ‘warrior-monks’ were in charge of security during major events such as the Great Prayer Festival.
This monk with an imposing back is dressed in a heavy pleated cloak adorned with a voluminous set of cloth covered in silver and inlaid with semi-precious stones (amber, turquoise and coral). With his broad stature, sometimes armed with a heavy staff, this monk known as Gekö or Shelngo is responsible for enforcing discipline. Here, he watches over the monastic assembly seated in the monastery courtyard. In ancient Tibet, the large Geluk monasteries had a population of athlete monks called Dob-dob. They were poorly educated and could have a sulphureous reputation. Brawlers, these ‘warrior-monks’ were in charge of security during major events such as the Great Prayer Festival.