Here they perform their elaborate sky pointing rituals
After the dignified business of parading
they begin to forage for leftover barley
helped by the pigs which break up the soil
The farmers are happy to have these sacred birds on their fields
Within the village
religion is an integral part of life
Each prayer wheel is inscribed with mantras
Spinning them has much the same effect as reciting the prayers
Perhaps the Buddha would have enjoyed the thought that his teachings could provide so much fun
Buddhist respect for nature may find expression in practical ways too
This bird has a broken wing and has been nursed back to health by the villagers
Such kind acts are common where people believe that helping other beings  animals or people in this life may bring rewards in the next