India, Bihar, Bodhgaya, A Buddhist Monk in meditation at the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya.

India, Bihar, Bodhgaya, A Buddhist Monk in meditation at the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya.

Myanmar, Mandalay, Buddha statues inside U Min Thonze Pagoda, Sagaing.

India, Bihar, Bodhgaya, Two Buddhist monks looking at celebrations for world peace beneath the bodhi tree where the Buddha gained enlightenment.

China, Szechuan Province, Litang county, Mani stone wall outside Litang Buddhist Monastery in Tibetan region.

China, Szechuan Province, Litang county, Mani stone wall outside Litang Buddhist Monastery in Tibetan region.

Mani stone wall outside Litang Buddhist Monastery in Tibetan region of Litang county, Szechuan Province, China.

Nepal, Kathmandu, Beautiful golden Buddha head statue at theSwayambunath Monkey Temple.

Nepal, Kathmandu, Buddha statue at the foot of the Swayambunath Monkey Temple.

Nepal, Upper Mustang, Lo Manthang, elderly man praying with prayer wheel in the square near the king's palace.

Nepal, Kathmandu, Boudhanath Stupa, Five-color prayer flags and symbolic sculptures with mantras.

Nepal, Upper Mustang, Chortens and the distant ancient ruins at Lo Manthang.