and to continue on the legacy of the Kosho family.
几百年来这里一直有一座教堂，
There has been a church on this site for hundreds of years,
它需要持续的打理和关注
and it needs constant care and attention…
许多神圣的奇迹也是如此
..as do many sacred wonders.
埃塞俄比亚拉利贝拉有数百年历史的教堂，
The centuries-old churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia,
从基岩上刻出来的，
carved out of the bedrock,
现在需要数百万英镑的修复
are now in need of a multi-million pound restoration.
在伊斯坦布尔的蓝色清♥真♥寺，
And at the Blue Mosque in Istanbul,
数百块圆顶的标志性瓷砖
hundreds of the dome’s iconic ceramic tiles
多年来被破坏或被盗
have been broken or stolen over the years
目前正在被替换
and are currently being replaced.
在尼泊尔有一个古老的奇迹
But there is an ancient wonder in Nepal
看起来总是很原始
that always looks pristine.
大佛塔
.
尼泊尔首都加德满都的这座宏伟的佛塔，
This grand Buddhist stupa in Nepal’s capital city, Kathmandu,
是世界上最大的佛塔之一
is one of the largest in the world.
可以追溯到14世纪，
Dating back to the 14th century,
它藏有据说包括佛骨在内的神圣遗迹
it houses holy relics said to include the bones of Buddha.
尽管年代久远，它的状况却近乎完美
But despite its age, it’s in almost-perfect condition…
因为它一直在被重新粉刷
..because it’s constantly being repainted.
38岁的佛教♥徒♥米兰·什里斯塔是负责人之一
38-year-old Buddhist Milan Shrestha is one of the team responsible.
大佛塔是我特别喜爱的地方
当你来这
.
你的内心和灵魂会是安宁的
.
不管是在快乐和悲伤的日子里
在大佛塔工作被认为是幸运的
Working at Boudhanath is considered auspicious.
米兰相信他和他的家人会有好运，
Milan believes that he and his family will have good fortune,
会有因果报应，作为他的工作的结果
or karma, as a result of his job.
提供他们使用的油漆的人也是如此
And so do the people who provide the paint they use.
信众的捐款源源不断
There is a steady stream of donations from devotees
都希望未来有更好的业力
hoping for better karma in the future.
捐款全年进行
The donations are made all year round.
因此，佛塔经常被重新粉刷-
And, as a result, the stupa is constantly repainted –
有时一个月好几次
sometimes several times a month.
但今年最重要的油漆工作是明天
But the most important paint job of the year is tomorrow…
因为是佛陀的生日，
..because it’s Buddha’s birthday,
整个结构将从上到下重做，
and the entire structure will be redone from top to bottom
在一天之内。
in a single day.
在佛陀的生日，要做大量的工作
.
这一天为其油漆
.
你不仅在做一项工作
你还在履行一项宗教责任
还有24小时
With 24 hours to go…
装潢队已经集♥合♥了
..the decorating team has gathered.
他们在等待谁担当最重要的角色-
They are waiting to find out who gets the most important role –
在圆顶周围涂泼上装饰性的橙色弧线
painting the decorative orange arcs around the dome.
它们表示莲花瓣，
They represent lotus petals,
佛教中纯洁和开悟的象征
a Buddhist symbol of purity and enlightenment.
米兰，我第一次给你一个机会
.
.
把它做好，人们会观看
.
给自己留个名声
.
米兰被选为16号♥人物
Milan has been chosen to paint 16
在佛塔的底部
around the bottom of the stupa.
这是他第一次在佛陀生日那天这么做，
It’s his first time doing it on Buddha’s birthday,
这是一个很大的责任
and it’s a huge responsibility.
做好它们需要高超的技巧和精准度
But making them takes great skill and precision.
在整个城市，每个人都在为这个重要的日子做准备
All across the city, everyone prepares for the big day.
佛塔的圆顶是如此神圣，为了尽量减少与它的接触，
The stupa’s dome is so sacred, to minimise contact with it,
油漆必须泼洒，而不是用刷子
rather than use brushes, the paint must be thrown.
米兰的朋友普纳教过他这项技术
Milan’s friend Puna has taught him the technique.
好的，你的身体这样摆动
.
这样？
.
每个花瓣的大小和形状必须相同
Every petal must be the same size and shape.
诀窍在于把油漆泼到正确的角度
The knack lies in flicking the paint at just the right angle.
但还有一个更复杂的问题
But there’s an added complication.
喜马拉雅山的风通常在下午增强
The Himalayan wind often strengthens in the afternoon.
在风里做好花瓣，真的很难
.
刮风如果改变方向或增强
.
.
做起来是真的困难
.
这样行吗？ 可以了
.
.
做好它，很激动的。
但过程中紧张
我不想犯错
.
今天是佛陀的生日
It’s the day of Buddha’s birthday.
数千人已经抵达
Thousands have arrived.
今天有更多的油漆捐赠
And more paint donations are made today
比一年中任何时候都多
than at any other time of year.
他们使用两种油漆-
They use two types of paint –
荷花花瓣的颜色，用藏红花色制成
the lotus petal colour, made with saffron…
还有白色涂料，用石灰制♥作♥-
..and the whitewash, made from lime –
必须小心处理有腐蚀性混合物
a corrosive mix that must be handled with care.
首先，整个穹顶被涂上了一层新的白色涂料
First, the whole dome is given a new coat of whitewash.
怎样？
.
我眼里有灰粒了
.
到目前为止，一切顺利
So far, so good.
但他们需要快速工作
But they need to work fast.
风开始刮起来了
The wind has started to pick up.
突然，米兰有点麻烦
Suddenly, Milam is caught out.
很烧灼
.
一阵狂风把白色涂料直接溅到他的脸上
A violent gust sprays whitewash straight into his face.
给我瓶水
.
我得冲洗眼睛
.
油漆中的石灰可能会永久性地损害他的视力
The lime in the paint could permanently damage his eyesight.
还在眼睛里吗？
.
但是风越来越大了
But the wind’s getting worse.
所以，在洗完眼睛后，他们必须迅速向前推进
So, after washing his eye, they must quickly push on.
风真到这里了
.
粉刷完成了
The whitewashing is complete.
现在是时候画莲花瓣了
Now it’s time to paint the lotus petals.
风真吹起来了
.
当他的队友开始工作时
As his team-mates get to work
在佛塔的上部，
on the upper part of the stupa,
米兰从基础周围16片花瓣中的第一片开始
Milan starts on the first of 16 petals around the base.
他必须以正确的角度抛掷颜料
He must throw his paint at exactly the right angle
为了创造完美的弧线
in order to create the perfect arc.
我只想做好
.
做不好，人们会说我吗?
.
佛陀会不快乐吗？
我特别担心这些
.
.
逐一地，
One by one,
花瓣开始成形
the petals start to take shape…
尽管有风
..despite the wind.
精确地做好形状太难了，
.
如果多风
.
他终于完成了
At last, he’s finished.
但它符合要求吗？
But is it up to scratch?
一二
One… Two…
这个有点凌乱
总有改得更好的地方
There is always room for improvement.
但所有16瓣都是正确的。
But all 16 are present and correct.
你今天很辛苦
.
谢谢
.
能够做这个工作，我很快乐
.
在佛陀的名下努力工作，我希望能带来好运
像大佛塔一样，许多奇迹需要数年才能建成
Like Boudhanath, many wonders take years to build.
塞尔维亚的圣萨瓦教堂始建于1935年
The Church of St Sava in Serbia was begun in 1935.
但由于战争，建筑工程曾两次中断
But construction was halted twice by war.
直到2004年才最终完工
It wasn’t finally completed until 2004.
在巴塞罗那，萨格拉达家族教堂，
And in Barcelona, the Church of the Sagrada Familia,
由西班牙建筑师高迪设计，始建于1882年，
designed by the Spanish architect Gaudi, started in 1882,
至今仍未完成
is still unfinished to this day.
在新墨西哥州，有一些神圣的奇迹正在建造
But in New Mexico, there are sacred wonders that are built
在几个小时内，
in a matter of hours,
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