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20-APR-2005 Dr. Joshua Ong

Inside the courtyard of Drepung

Based on the high elevation and therefore the high intensity of sun light, a concave reflector was enough to channel the sun power to heat water, enough to cock tea or to keep yak fat liquid enough for offering. A setup for that purpose can be seen in the lower left hand corner.


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