Monastery decoration

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November 13th 2010
When I think of Buddhism now I think Boudhanath. This behemoth stupa really is astounding. It is surrounded by throngs of pilgrims and tibetan monks making their circuits around the massive central dome. The surrounding buildings are monasteries, thangka workshops, shops selling Buddhist goods such as butter lamps, tibetian drums and and singing bowls alongside the usual tourist stalls. My guide t ... read more

Asia » Nepal » Kathmandu » Boudhanath

In 1951, the Nepalese monarch ended the century-old system of rule by hereditary premiers and instituted a cabinet system of government. Reforms in 1990 established a multiparty democracy within the framework of a constitutional monarchy. A Maoist in... ... read more

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