I have always been fascinated by the massive and colourful gomphas or monasteries of Buddhists. These places of religious worship appear vibrant, homely and the lamas out there are so friendly and every smiling it makes us feel like staying there. And the best part of these Monasteries is that most of them are located […]
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Amazing Religious Spaces in Bhutan
July 2nd, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: Bhutan · Buddhism · Monastery
Religious Structures - V
June 23rd, 2008 · No Comments
Continuing the series on Religious Monuments/ Structures I now would like to feature some of the most beautiful Buddhist shrines I have visited. During my travels in the Indian Himalayan state of Jammu and Kashmir I have always been impressed by the massive, colourful Buddhist Gomphas. These monasteries mostly located atop tall mountains are replete […]
