Boudanath is one of the holiest of Buddhist sites in Nepal. The stupa's massive mandela makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in the world.This impressive religious complex consisting of the temple and surrounding village is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A narrow street opens up revealing the giant white mandela and gold stupa
Buddha's eyes represent wisdom and compassion
A shop selling Buddhist art
The Boudanath Village encircles the Stupa
Spinning a massive prayer wheel
The village encircling the large stupa platform
Monks chanting
Rita, our tour guide, led us to Boudanath and Pashupati
The three desperados - Phil, Pat and Angela - wear masks to mitigate the bad air
We visit a shop specializing in Buddhist art
Leo buying artNext blog: Pashupati (Hindu Temple)
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