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ContributorsSteele, A.T. (Photographer)
Created1944
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The great mountain Chomo-lhari (Queen of the Divine Hills) which guards the main gateway into Tibet through the Himalayas. Chomo-lhari is 24,000 feet high.

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ContributorsSteele, A.T. (Photographer)
Created1944
DescriptionThe Monk Chief Secretaries, who oversee the general affairs of all Tibetan
Monasteries and select monk officials for the Tibetan government. They are the most influential body of monks in Tibet, sometimes called the "monk cabinet".
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ContributorsSteele, A.T. (Photographer)
Created1944
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ContributorsSteele, A.T. (Photographer)
Created1944
DescriptionThe Lord Chamberlain, influential monk and advisor to the Dalai Lama.
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ContributorsSteele, A.T. (Photographer)
Created1944
Description

Shaggy Tibetan dog greets us noisily in front of gateway to the Dalai Lama's inner park, Jewel Park, Lhasa.

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ContributorsSteele, A.T. (Photographer)
Created1944
Description

Monks and pilgrims entering Dalai Lama's throne room to receive his blessing, Jewel Park, Lhasa.

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ContributorsSteele, A.T. (Photographer)
Created1944