India, Sikkim, Buddhist monks playing carrom.

Historic site said to be the birthplace of Buddha. Ruins of the old palace where he grew up and the East gate which he walked through whilst renouncing his life.

Wat Xieng Thong. Ornate temple exterior with Tree of Life mosaic and gold decoration.

Southern Gateway of the Great Stupa carved with scenes from the life of Buddha and events from Ashokas life as a Buddhist.

A graphic protest against the war in Iraq beneath Santa Monica Pier. Each white cross represents a member of the American armed forces who has lost their life.Santa Monica PierAmericaUSAtravelpr...

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Fresco on Buddhist monastery wall depicting Yamantaka the terminator of death holding the wheel of life illustrating the six realms of existence including human.

Fresco on Buddhist monastery wall depicting Yamantaka the terminator of death holding the wheel of life illustrating the six realms of existence including human.

Coffin made and painted to represent a mermaid for Ga tribal priestess of the sea god Kanjar following tradition of decorating a coffin to reflect the life of the deceased. Coffin maker OK Mensah Lo...

Burial of Ga tribal priestess of the sea god Kanjar in coffin made and painted to represent a mermaid following tradition of decorating coffin to reflect life of the deceased.

Craftsman painting oil tanker shaped coffin for driver Peter Borkety Kuwono following tradition of decorating coffin to reflect the life of the deceased.

Craftsman from Kane Kwei brothers workshop making cocoa pod coffin for lady cocoa farmer. Follows tradition of decorating coffin to reflect life of the deceased.