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.

Sri Lanka, Mihintale, Large white seated Buddha.

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.

India, Uttar Pradesh, Agra, Partial view of the exterior of the Taj Mahal Family in foreground making pilgrimage.

India, Uttar Pradesh, Agra, Partial view of the exterior of the Taj Mahal showing decoration of semi-precious stone inlay using process of pietra dura and Arabic script. Pilgrims and tourists.

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

Thailand, General, Young monk collecting alms.

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