Lama in a monastery working the prayer wheels
A solitary monk sits within the quietude of a monastery, likely located in the Ladakh region. He is engaged in the rhythmic, spiritual practice of spinning prayer wheels, a central act of Buddhist devotion. The composition centers on a large, ornate cylindrical wheel that dominates the mid-ground, its form contrasting with the organic silhouette of the seated figure. Light enters through arched openings to the left, casting a soft glow…









