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Pilgrims at Barkhor Square
A Kora is both a type of pilgrimage and meditation following Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The Kora is performed by walking around a temple, stupa, or other sacred site in a clockwise fashion and is often performed 108 times. Kora many be performed while spinning prayer wheels, chanting mantra or repeatedly prostrating oneself. A kora functions as a calming meditative exercise.