'Beating ghost' ceremony in Lama Temple

Monks in costumes attend a religious ceremony, known as "Da Gui" or "beating ghost", at Yong He Gong, also known as the Tibetan Buddhist Lama Temple, in Beijing March 15, 2010. The ceremony is held annually during the Tibetan New Year as it is believed to expel evil spirits from the monastery. [Photo/Agencies] Related slideshow

Monks watch a religious ceremony, known as "Da Gui" or "beating ghost", at Yong He Gong, also known as the Tibetan Buddhist Lama Temple, in Beijing March 15, 2010. The ceremony is held annually during the Tibetan New Year as it is believed to expel evil spirits from the monastery. [Photo/Agencies]