Butter flower is widely used as a tribute in Tibetan Buddhism.
The butter flowers in the Ta'er Temple in Qinghai are also famous for their exquisite beauty.
Because ghee melts easily, monks need to soak their hands in ice water for a long time when carving ghee flowers.
Therefore, a ghee flower work not only shows the superb skills of the monks, but also their patience and piety.
Producer: Hu Zhongyi
Coordinator: Zhao Linsong
Reporter: Zhang Chen
Videographer: Zhang Chen and Qi Miao
Produced by: Zhang Chen
Butter sculpted offerings are widely adopted in Tibetan Buddhism, with the stunning Ta'er Temple variety the most famed. Sculptors typically dip their fingers in icy water to prevent the yak butter from melting. Transcending skills, chilling practices showcases the monks' patience and piety .
Responsible editor: [Ji Xiang]