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Monks chanting during Buddhist ceremony.

China, Tibet, Shigatse, Tashilhunpo Monastery exterior with golden roof dating from 1447.

China, Tibet, Shigatse, Two elderly women spinning row of prayer wheels in the street.

China, Tibet, Lhasa, Drak Yerpa Monastery complex. New statue being carried up to the monastery by monks led by trumpet blowers.

China, Tibet, Lhasa, Chagpo Ri. Colourfully painted carvings on a wall.

Detail of doorway in the Jokhang monastery.

The Barkhor holy pilgimage route destroyed by the Chinese.

Ancient ruins of Maha Aungmye Bonzan monastery. Burma

Buddhist Water Festival. Crowds spraying water from open topped jeep. Burma

Ritual head shaving of initiate monk. Burma

Uji. Byodo-in temple exterior.