Boudha Collection

Buddhist stupa known as Boudha at Bodhanath, Kathmandu, Nepal. Taken at Lhosar, the Tibetan new year, hence the abundance of new prayer flags

Thangka depicting Green Tara (gouache on textile)
CHT182438 Thangka depicting Green Tara (gouache on textile) by Tibetan School; Musee Guimet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Le paradis de la Tara verte; Tara is a female saviour)

Tibetan Buddhist monk reading scriptures at the Boudha stupa at Bodhanath, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Colourful prayer flags against clear blue sky at Bodhnath Stupa (Boudhanth) (Boudha), one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Nepal, Kathmandu, Bodhnath (Boudha) Stupa

The Eyes of Boudhanath (Boudha Stupa), UNESCO World Heritage site, Kathmandu, Nepal Date: 15-09-2018

Thangka of the Buddha (gouache on canvas)
CHT182439 Thangka of the Buddha (gouache on canvas) by Tibetan School; Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Tibetan, out of copyright

Nepal, , Kathmandu
Nepal, Kathmandu, The Great Stupa surrounded by the buildings of Bodhnath, with Himalayan foothills in the distance

Boudhanath stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal

Prayer flags hanging from monument

Boudha (Bodhnath) (Boudhanath) Tibetan stupa in Kathmandu, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nepal, Asia

Prayer flags in front of Boudha (Bodhnath) (Boudhanath) Tibetan stupa in Kathmandu, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nepal, Asia

Boudhanath, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Man praying in front of the dome of Boudha (Bodhnath) (Boudhanath) stupa, Kathmandu, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nepal, Asia

Close-up of Bodhnath Stupa (Boudhanth) (Boudha), one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu, UNESCO World Heritage Site, showing the gold plating and piercing eyes, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Bodhnath Stupa (Boudhanth) (Boudha), one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu, UNESCO World Heritage Site, with colourful prayer flags against blue sky, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Old woman lighting butter lamps in front of Buddha statues draped with new silk scarves, in a small temple, at the Boudha or Bodhnath stupa, Tibetan New Year (Lhosar), Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Old woman lighting butter lamps in a small temple on the north side of Boudha or Bodhnath stupa, Tibetan New Year (Lhosar), Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Monk in meditative prayer before the Buddha eyes of Boudha, the Tibetan Buddhist stupa at Bodhnath, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Panoramic image of Boudha, a large Tibetan stupa at Bodhnath, shortly before sunrise on the first day of Lhosar (Tibetan New Year), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Boudha, a large Tibetan stupa at Bodhnath, shortly before sunrise on the first day of Lhosar (Tibetan New Year), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Dawn at Boudha, the Tibetan Buddhist stupa at Bodhnath, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Young Buddhist monk turns to look at the dome of Boudha (Bodhnath) (Boudhanath) Tibetan stupa in Kathmandu, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nepal, Asia

A Buddhist prostrates at dawn before the main entrance to Kathmandus Tibetan stupa called Boudha (Boudhanath) (Bodhnath), Kathmandu, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nepal, Asia

Buddhist monk descends the steps of Boudha (Bodhnath) (Boudhanath), the Tibetan stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Repainting Boudha, the Buddhist stupa at Boudhanath (Bodhanath) with a coat of limewash, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Tibetan Buddhist monks and exiled Tibetan people celebrate Lhosar, the Tibetan new year, Samtenling monastery, next to Boudha or Bodhnath stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Monks light butter lamps on an auspicious night, Boudha stupa, Bodhnath, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

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Boudha, a sacred Buddhist stupa located in Bodhanath, Kathmandu, Nepal, is a mesmerizing sight to behold. This magnificent structure stands tall and proud, drawing countless visitors from all corners of the globe. As you approach Boudha, your eyes are immediately captivated by the vibrant Thangka depicting Green Tara. The intricate details and vivid colors on this gouache textile masterpiece leave you in awe of its artistic brilliance. The serene atmosphere surrounding Boudha is further enhanced by the presence of Tibetan Buddhist monks engrossed in reading scriptures. Their devotion and dedication to their spiritual practice create an aura of tranquility that permeates the air. Against the backdrop of a clear blue sky, colorful prayer flags flutter gently at Bodhnath Stupa. Each flag carries prayers and blessings for peace and harmony, creating a visual spectacle that fills your heart with hope. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Boudhanath's significance cannot be overstated. Its iconic Eyes watch over all who visit this sacred place, symbolizing wisdom and enlightenment that transcends time. Within its hallowed grounds lies another remarkable Thangka - one that portrays the Buddha himself. Painted with meticulous detail on canvas using gouache paints, it serves as a reminder of his teachings and eternal compassion. Nepal's capital city Kathmandu embraces Boudha with open arms. It proudly showcases this architectural marvel as an emblematic representation of its rich cultural heritage. Visiting Bodhnath Stupa is not just an experience; it is an immersion into spirituality and profound reverence for Buddhism's principles. As you walk around its circumference alongside devoted pilgrims spinning prayer wheels or offering prostrations before moving clockwise around the stupa itself – you can't help but feel humbled by their unwavering faith. In every corner of Nepal's bustling capital city Kathmandu echoes whispers about Boudhanath Stupa.