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29 December 2024

A number of novice monks, known as 'Samanera,' light candles during the Light of Peace ceremony as part of the Temporary Pabbajja Samanera event in Tangerang, Banten Province, Indonesia, on December 28, 2024. The candle lighting symbolizes peace and manifests the devotees' devotion to the Buddha.

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29 December 2024

A number of novice monks, known as 'Samanera,' light candles during the Light of Peace ceremony as part of the Temporary Pabbajja Samanera event in Tangerang, Banten Province, Indonesia, on December 28, 2024. The candle lighting symbolizes peace and manifests the devotees' devotion to the Buddha.

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23 May 2024

A Nepali novice monk is praying in the premises of Swoyambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 23, 2024, on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. Buddhist devotees are marking the birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha, also known as the ''Light of Asia,'' on the day of Buddha Purnima. Buddha, regarded as the ninth incarnation of Lord Bishnu, was born on Shukla Purnima of the Baisakh month in the lunar calendar. There is a coincidence that the dates (lunar calendar) of Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvan (passing away) fall on the same day.

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23 May 2024

A Nepali novice monk is praying in the premises of Swoyambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 23, 2024, on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. Buddhist devotees are marking the birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha, also known as the ''Light of Asia,'' on the day of Buddha Purnima. Buddha, regarded as the ninth incarnation of Lord Bishnu, was born on Shukla Purnima of the Baisakh month in the lunar calendar. There is a coincidence that the dates (lunar calendar) of Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvan (passing away) fall on the same day.

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23 May 2024

Nepali Buddhism followers are making floral offerings at the premises of Swoyambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 23, 2024, on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. Buddhist devotees are marking the birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha, also known as the ''Light of Asia,'' on the day of Buddha Purnima. Buddha, regarded as the ninth incarnation of Lord Bishnu, was born on Shukla Purnima of Baisakh month in the lunar calendar. There is a coincidence that the dates (lunar calendar) of Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana (passing away) fall on the same day. A Nepali novice monk is praying in the premises of Swoyambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, on the occasion of Buddha Purnima on May 23, 2024. Buddhist devotees are marking the birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha, also known as the ''Light of Asia,'' on the day of Buddha Purnima. Buddha, regarded as the ninth incarnation of Lord Bishnu, was born on Shukla Purnima of Baisakh month in the lunar calendar. There is a coincidence that the dates (lunar calendar) of Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana (passing away) fall on the same day.

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13 April 2024

Novice monks are making offerings at Bauddhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 13, 2024.

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13 April 2024

Novice monks are making offerings at Bauddhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 13, 2024.

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2 March 2024

Nepali novice Buddhist monks are playing in a monastery area on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 2, 2024.

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21 February 2024

A novice Hindu priest is posing for a photo on the edge of the Swayambhunath Stupa overlooking the Kathmandu Valley in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 21, 2024.

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4 November 2022

Young monk wearing a traditional Ladakhi (Zanskari) cap in a small village in Zanskar, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India.

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4 November 2022

Young monk wearing a traditional Ladakhi (Zanskari) cap in a small village in Zanskar, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India.

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16 September 2022

Novice Buddhist monk looks outside aerial view in Colombo, Sri Lanka September 16, 2022 A 350 - meters louts tower is open to visiting local people and tourists in Sri Lanka.

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19 April 2021

Novice Buddhist monks at the Lamayuru Monastery (Lamayuru Gompa) in Lamayuru, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India.

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19 April 2021

Novice Buddhist monks at the Lamayuru Monastery (Lamayuru Gompa) in Lamayuru, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India.

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19 April 2021

Novice Buddhist monks at the Lamayuru Monastery (Lamayuru Gompa) in Lamayuru, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India.

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4 March 2021

Sri Lankan novice monks wearing protective masks attend, The Air Show, an event to mark Sri Lanka Air Force 70th-anniversary with contribution by Indian Air Force at Colombo, Sri Lanka. Wednesday 3 March 2021

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