Indonesia, Java, Borobudur, Detail of relief carving on wall of multi tiered Buddhist stupa depicting standing Buddha and flowers.

The Ganden Monastery sits at the top of a natural amphitheater on Wangbur Mountain. It was founded in 1409 A.D. but was mostly destroyed in 1959 by the Chinese military. It has been partially rebu...

The Drepung Monastery was founded in 1416 A.D. and was the largest monastery in all of Tibet, housing up to 10,000 monks at one time. Near Lhasa, Tibet.

The Drepung Monastery was founded in 1416 A.D. and was the largest monastery in all of Tibet, housing up to 10,000 monks at one time. Near Lhasa, Tibet.

The Drepung Monastery was founded in 1416 A.D. and was the largest monastery in all of Tibet, housing up to 10,000 monks at one time. Near Lhasa, Tibet.

The Potala Palace was founded about 1645 A.D. and was the former summer palace of the Dalai Lama and is a part of the Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lha...

The Potala Palace was founded about 1645 A.D. and was the former summer palace of the Dalai Lama and is a part of the Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lha...

Indonesia, Java, Borobudur, Part view of Buddhist stupa framed in carved archway with visitors.

Nepal, Kathmandu Valley, Bodhnath, Detail of Bodhnath stupa hung with prayer flags and showing the painted eyes of Buddha.

Nepal, Kathmandu Valley, Swayambhunath, Central temple stupa painted with the eyes of Buddha and hung with red and white flags.

Nepal, Kathmandu Valley, Bodhnath, Detail of stupa showing painted eyes of Buddha which includes a third eye between and above the two eyes symbolising the clairvoyant powers of the Buddha.

Nepal, Kathmandu, Bodhnath Stupa, Detail of gilded spire hung with prayer flags and with painted eyes at its base.