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Universe, Adorned: Ornament in Culture, Cosmos, and Consciousness

The Emerald

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Monastic Traditions Remind Us of the Importance of Adornment

Tibetan, Teravat and monks rely on adornment. Monastic traditions remind us of the pitfalls of over-emphasis on external adornment," says Ravi Agrawal. "Try to reject this world of adornment and all you ultimately will bring forth are deeper, more intricate adornments that live on my body alongside all the other adornments"

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