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10 February 2026

Monks walk around the World Peace Pagoda in Pokhara, Nepal, on February 3, 2026.

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10 February 2026

Monks walk around the World Peace Pagoda in Pokhara, Nepal, on February 3, 2026.

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8 February 2026

A silhouette of a pigeon is over a Buddhist stupa in Kathmandu.

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8 February 2026

Eyes and a Buddhist Stupa are in Kathmandu, Nepal, on the way from Newroad to Thamel.

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8 February 2026

Three pigeons sit in front of the Buddhist Stupa in Nepal.

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6 February 2026

A diverse group of pilgrims, including local Buddhist devotees and foreign tourists, pays their respects to the Sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on February 5, 2026.

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23 January 2026

In Emei, Sichuan Province, China, on July 19, 2011, the summit of Mount Emei, one of the four sacred mountains of Chinese Buddhism, rises over 3,000 meters above sea level and reveals its golden temples shimmering at sunrise. The air is heavy with incense and carries the chants of pilgrims. This place embodies the meeting of wild nature, millennia-old spirituality, and inner quest.

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23 January 2026

In Mount Emei, Sichuan Province, China, on July 19, 2011, pilgrims light large incense sticks at the summit of Mount Emei in a gesture steeped in fervor and tradition. The smoke rises slowly in the fresh mountain air, mingling with the clouds and Buddhist chants that resonate around the temples. On this sacred site, a major center of Chinese Buddhism, incense becomes an offering to the divinities, a bridge between the earthly and spiritual worlds. Each flame lit carries a prayer, a wish, an invisible bond between humanity and heaven.

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23 January 2026

The facade of a temple on Mount Emei, one of the sacred mountains of Chinese Buddhism, stands nestled between sky and forest in Mount Emei, Sichuan Province, China, on July 19, 2011.

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20 January 2026

On January 20, 2026, in Incheon, South Korea, a flock of seagulls eagerly swoops down to snatch food thrown by visitors near Bomunsa Temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea. Bomunsa Temple, located on Seokmodo Island in South Korea, traces its origins back to the year 635 during the reign of Queen Seondeok of the Silla Dynasty. According to historical accounts, the monk Hyejeong, while practicing asceticism on Mount Geumgang, witnesses a divine manifestation of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Moved by the vision, he journeys to Ganghwa Island and establishes the temple. Legend holds that the temple's history begins when a sacred stone is retrieved from the sea and enshrined as a representation of the Buddha. This act of reverence marks the beginning of Bomunsa's spiritual legacy, which continues to draw pilgrims and visitors to this day.

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20 January 2026

On January 20, 2026, in Incheon, South Korea, a flock of seagulls eagerly swoops down to snatch food thrown by visitors near Bomunsa Temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea. Bomunsa Temple, located on Seokmodo Island in South Korea, traces its origins back to the year 635 during the reign of Queen Seondeok of the Silla Dynasty. According to historical accounts, the monk Hyejeong, while practicing asceticism on Mount Geumgang, witnesses a divine manifestation of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Moved by the vision, he journeys to Ganghwa Island and establishes the temple. Legend holds that the temple's history begins when a sacred stone is retrieved from the sea and enshrined as a representation of the Buddha. This act of reverence marks the beginning of Bomunsa's spiritual legacy, which continues to draw pilgrims and visitors to this day.

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#13219415

20 January 2026

The temple's ceiling at Bomunsa temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative painting, featuring vivid colors and intricate geometric and floral motifs. Dancheong consists of ornate designs painted in striking reds, blues, greens, and golds, which enhance the aesthetic beauty of the sacred space and symbolize protection and spiritual harmony. The craftsmanship reflects centuries of cultural heritage, offering visitors a glimpse into Korea's enduring artistic and religious traditions.

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#13219416

20 January 2026

The temple's ceiling at Bomunsa temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative painting, featuring vivid colors and intricate geometric and floral motifs. Dancheong consists of ornate designs painted in striking reds, blues, greens, and golds, which enhance the aesthetic beauty of the sacred space and symbolize protection and spiritual harmony. The craftsmanship reflects centuries of cultural heritage, offering visitors a glimpse into Korea's enduring artistic and religious traditions.

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20 January 2026

The temple's ceiling at Bomunsa temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative painting, featuring vivid colors and intricate geometric and floral motifs. Dancheong consists of ornate designs painted in striking reds, blues, greens, and golds, which enhance the aesthetic beauty of the sacred space and symbolize protection and spiritual harmony. The craftsmanship reflects centuries of cultural heritage, offering visitors a glimpse into Korea's enduring artistic and religious traditions.

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#13219418

20 January 2026

On January 20, 2026, in Incheon, South Korea, a view of the Rock-carved Seated Bodhisattva at Bomunsa Temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is observed. Dancheong, ornate designs painted in striking reds, blues, greens, and golds, not only enhance the aesthetic beauty of the sacred space but also symbolize protection and spiritual harmony. The craftsmanship reflects centuries of cultural heritage, offering visitors a glimpse into Korea's enduring artistic and religious traditions. Bomunsa Temple, located on Seokmodo Island in South Korea, traces its origins back to the year 635 during the reign of Queen Seondeok of the Silla Dynasty. According to historical accounts, the temple is founded by the monk Hyejeong, who, while practicing asceticism on Mount Geumgang, is said to witness a divine manifestation of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Moved by the vision, he journeys to Ganghwa Island and establishes the temple. Legend holds that the temple's history begins when a sacred stone is retrieved from the sea and enshrined as a representation of the Buddha. This act of reverence marks the beginning of Bomunsa's spiritual legacy, which continues to draw pilgrims and visitors to this day.

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#13219419

20 January 2026

On January 20, 2026, in Incheon, South Korea, a view of the temple precincts features a remarkable display of 108 Arhat figures arranged in harmony with stone Buddha statues at Bomunsa temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea. The exhibition, steeped in Buddhist tradition, symbolizes enlightenment and the spiritual journey of disciples who attain awakening.

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