These four nuns were photographed in their residence in Sanjiang in 1987. Before the photograph, they began removing items from the wall, including robes, buckets, and tools, to present a cleaner appearance. I asked that they leave all items in their original positions.

Their belongings reflect the daily rhythms of monastic life: practical, modest, and rooted in communal life. The mix of personal items and devotional artifacts offers a more comprehensive understanding of their lived environment than a neatly arranged room could convey.

This photograph provides authentic documentation of monastic domestic life among the Dong minority.