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In one of the pavilions, three young bonzes, cranium shaved, naked feet in
sandals, wrapped in their red dresses are sitting near a splendid lying Buddha of jade. They are drawing calligraphies with
their brushes. I approach, they are indifferent, concentrated. Perhaps is it their thesis they are preparing because this
monastery is a center of studies of Buddhism.
Continuing our exploring we see a merry group of youth sitting at the terrace of a pavilion utilized as restaurant.
How shall we order a meal ? I’m looking at the group of scholars picking
a big fish. I smile pointing out the fish, give them my notebook and a pencil ….they understand …..Soon we are
enjoying two excellent stuffed and sauced fishes with “mifan” (rice) of course. The dessert is also mifan but
with caramel. A feast for 6 yuan (1,2 $) beer included!
Before leaving Xindu we walk in the forest of bamboos that surrounds the temple. There, in the calm, we go silent reminding
the pleasant issued hours. At sun setting we return to meet again, at the gallery, our yesterday’s friends.
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