Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Buddhist monk and nuns on waterside.

China, Tibet, Shigatse, Monk chanting from Tibetan prayer book in cell in Ta er Si temple also known as Kumbum.

Nepal, Kathmandu Valley, Swayambhunath, Central temple stupa painted with the eyes of Buddha and hung with red and white flags.

Nepal, Kathmandu Valley, Bodhnath, Detail of stupa showing painted eyes of Buddha which includes a third eye between and above the two eyes symbolising the clairvoyant powers of the Buddha.

India, Ladakh, Religion, Mural at Buddhist monastery.

India, Ladakh, Religion, Close view of piled Buddhist prayer flags.

India, Ladakh, Leh , Buddhist prayer flags on hill above valley and town.

India, Ladakh, Leh, Close view of Buddhist prayer flags.

India, West Bengal, Darjeeling, Close cropped shot of hands holding prayer beads.

Sri Lanka, Mihintale, Large white seated Buddha.

China, Tibet, Samye Monastery, Near Tsetsang, Young novice monk head and shoulders portrait profile right.

Malaysia, Penang, Georgetown, Wat Chayamangkalaram, Interior with woman placing offerings on altar in front of seated Buddha covered in gold leaf, Incense burning in foreground.