Malaysia, Penang, Georgetown, Goddess of Mercy Temple also known as Kuan Yin Teng, Woman and young boy releasing caged birds to attain merit for the afterlife.

China, Tibet, Lhasa, Drak Yerpa Monastery complex, Monk and layman blowing trumpets with rainbow tassles hanging from them.

Thailand, Bangkok, Wat Trimtr, Detail of Buddha figure covered with gold leaf.

Thailand, North, Chiang Mai, Chinese New Year, Shopkeepers offerings of food and drink laid out on matting with lighted incense sticks, Female worshipper kneeling at end.

Thailand, North, Chiang Mai, Chinese New Year. Man holding chain of fire crackers ignited at one end partly obscured by smoke.

Bhutan, Religion, Buddhism, Taktshang Monastery or Tigers Lair, View towards exterior situated on steep cliff face.

Nepal, Kathmandu, Bodhnath Stupa, Detail of gilded spire hung with prayer flags and with painted eyes at its base.

Nepal, Annapurna Region, Stone engraved with mantra and Buddhist deities.

Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa, Buddhist monk praying in front of giant reclining Buddha figure.

China, Qinghai, Ta er Si, Tibetan monks inspecting lengths of material.

India, Ladakh, Tikse, Close up of a novice monk writing with a pen and paper at Tikse Monastery.

India, Ladakh, Religion, Tibetan Buddhist priest holding prayer wheel.