Tag: tibetan stupa
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Quote by Donald Trump (Day 7)
“Watch, listen, and learn. You can’t know it all yourself. Anyone who thinks they do is destined for mediocrity.” – Donald Trump Photo: A baby monkey contemplates over prayer flags at the Swayambhunath Stupa, one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world. Kathmandu, Nepal
Read MoreSwayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal
On October 18th, we visited the Swayambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal during our 2010 The Himalayas Spiritual Adventure. The shrine is located west of the city in the Kathmandu valley. Our group climbed the 365 or so steps that lead up to the stupa that is one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgri...
Read MoreSacred Swayambunath
It was still dark outside when I left my hotel this morning at 5:30am and started walking towards Swayambunath. Many locals were already up and participating in rituals during these holy days of Nepal’s biggest festival. 30 mins later I arrived at the base of the hill and proceeded to climb...
Read MoreMorning walk in Kathmandu, Nepal
I decided to rise early and take a walk around Kathmandu and explore life just at dawn. The streets were quiet compared to the chaos of the afternoon when I arrived the previous day. It didn’t take long to get busy again. Here are some photos from that quite colorful stroll. Share
Read MoreTemples and Stupas, a city in devotion.
Later in the afternoon I made my way to the famed Pasupatinath Hindu temple. Then from here to Boudanath Stupa, considered by many to be the most holy of Tibetan Buddhist shrines outside of Tibet. Share
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