@tibetinhistory _ Monks and Tibetan government officials walk down the steps of the Potala Palace for the conclusion of the Torkya ritual, which takes place in front of the palace. The audio was added later for reference, but it gives an idea of how the ceremony would have sounded. _ The Torkya figure is created to attract and represent negative forces and obstacles. It is then thrown into a large bonfire known as the “wisdom fire” symbolizing the wisdom that purifies and consumes all negativity

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