[00:01.50]Here they perform their elaborate sky pointing rituals[00:26.38]After the dignified business of parading[00:29.25]they begin to forage for leftover barley[00:33.75]helped by the pigs which break up the soil[00:38.82]The farmers are happy to have these sacred birds on their fields[00:47.38]Within the village[00:48.75]religion is an integral part of life[00:54.71]Each prayer wheel is inscribed with mantras[00:57.80]Spinning them has much the same effect as reciting the prayers[01:03.72]Perhaps the Buddha would have enjoyed the thought that his teachings could provide so much fun[01:23.62]Buddhist respect for nature may find expression in practical ways too[01:41.02]This bird has a broken wing and has been nursed back to health by the villagers[01:46.54]Such kind acts are common where people believe that helping other beings animals or people in this life may bring rewards in the next