The unshakable religious sincerity of Tibetan Buddhism

An old follower bows before stupas among noisy visitors in the Ta'er Monastery at the southwest corner of Lusha'er town in Niezhong county, Qinghai province, on July 22, 2012. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

An old follower kneels down before stupas in the Ta'er Monastery at the southwest corner of Lusha'er town in Niezhong county, Qinghai province, on July 22, 2012. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

An old follower kneels down before stupas among noisy tourist visitors in the Ta'er Monastery at the southwest corner of Lusha'er town in Niezhong county, Qinghai province, on July 22, 2012. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]