an alter in palcho monastery honors maitreya, a future buddha of this world

9th ajita alter ancient art artwork asia asian autonomous bodhisattva buddhism buddhist butter candle century china chode color cultural cuoqin decor decorative deity deva dharma digital east enlightenment esoteric flower gold gompa guardian gyantse hall hammar hand historical image interior khata kim lamp maitreya monastery mothers offering old ornate palcho pelkor people peoples region religious republic statue symbol temple three tibet tibetan