Avalokiteshvara and a Cockroach

Off to one side was a collection of writings from Buddha – over 100 volumes, sutras and tantras neatly wrapped in smaller rectangular packages with orange fabric, creating what reminded me of a fabric-coated card catalog.
Behind a grilled gate was a series of large golden statues, including one of a multi-armed and headed Avalokiteshvara, a bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. Butter lamps reminded me of ornate chalice-like cups. A cockroach scuttled on the polished surface towards an aluminum bucket.

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