Statue of Buddhas in various poses at the Thiksey Monastery in Ladakh. Each gesture signifies an abstract principle; the hair is done in distinctive Gandhara (Indo-Greek) style. Ladakh, India.
The dominant religion of Ladakh, India is Buddhism, especially in the central and eastern areas. The Chortens on the way makes Ladakh a holy place with eternity of peace. 
Ladakh, India.
The altar in Ama Tunu's family chapel in Nurla village. Ladakh, India.
Ama Tunu's family altar in Nurla village. Ladakh, India.
A small Buddha statue in Ama Tunu's chapel holds a wrapped candy offering in Nurla village. Ladakh, India.
Samyak Festival in Patan, with a line of Dipankara Buddhas receiving offerings of food from Newaro devotees.
Kathmandu, Nepal.
Prayer flags, Bhumthang, Bhutan.
Prayer flags, Bhumthang, Bhutan.
Prayer flags, Bhumthang, Bhutan.
Statue of Buddhas in various poses at the Thiksey Monastery in Ladakh. Each gesture signifies an abstract principle; the hair is done in distinctive Gandhara (Indo-Greek) style. Ladakh, India.
Statue of Buddhas in various poses at the Thiksey Monastery in Ladakh. Each gesture signifies an abstract principle; the hair is done in distinctive Gandhara (Indo-Greek) style. Ladakh, India.
Statue of Buddhas in various poses at the Thiksey Monastery in Ladakh. Each gesture signifies an abstract principle; the hair is done in distinctive Gandhara (Indo-Greek) style. Ladakh, India.
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