Buddhist Monk Collection (#2)

Shwedagon Temple; Yangoon, Myanmar

Prayer beads wrapped round the wrist of a red-robed monk near Mongar. There is a special religious significance in having exactly 108 beads in a string

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King, queen, and young prince of Siam and a Buddhist monk, 1800s. Antique hand-colored print

Inside the Mahabodhi Temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bodh Gaya (Bodhgaya), Gaya District, Bihar, India, Asia

Buddhist monks turning prayer wheels, Karchu Dratsang Monastery, Jankar, Bumthang, Bhutan, Asia

The impressive Dzong, or fortress, at Trashigang. It was built in 1667 on a high promontory overlooking the confluence of the Drangme Chhu and Gamri Chhu rivers

A young monk holds his red robes as he runs across the courtyard of Wangdue Phodrang Dzong (fortress). This massive 17th century monastery is situated atop a high ridge between the Punak Tsang

Bayon Temple, Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Myanmar, Burma, Ban-lo. A young novice monk at the carved doors of Ban-lo monastery outside Kengtung

Buddhist monks robes hanging to dry, Amarapura, Mandalay, Mandalay Region, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Shwezigon Pagoda, Nyaung-U, near Bagan (Pagan), Mandalay Region, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

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Antique illustration of a Buddhist monk

Monks walk around Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Monks in saffron robes, Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble Temple), Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Monks at Wat Chedi Luang Worawihan temple, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Mahamuni Paya (Mahamuni Buddhist temple), devotees praying and pressing gold leaf onto the Mahamuni buddha statue, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma), Southeast Asia

Monk walking through Punakha Dzong, Punakha District, Bhutan, Asia

Monks walking through the courtyard of Punakha Dzong, Punakha District, Bhutan, Asia

Monk sitting sitting in the Bayon temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Monk making a blessing after morning alms, at Xieng Thong Monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Monk walking through Rinpung Dzong, Paro District, Bhutan, Asia

Monks hands, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Buddhist Monks praying at Golden Rock Temple (Kyaiktiyo Pagoda) at sunset, Mon State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Buddhist Monk on U Bein Teak Bridge, a 1. 2km wooden bridge, Mandalay, Mandalay Region
Buddhist Monk on U Bein Teak Bridge, a 1.2km wooden bridge, Mandalay, Mandalay Region, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Buddhist Monk on U Bein Teak Bridge at sunrise, Mandalay, Mandalay Region, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Buddhist monk praying at Shwedagon Pagoda (Shwedagon Zedi Daw) (Golden Pagoda), Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Buddhist monks at Rinpung Dzong, Paro District, Bhutan, Asia

Buddhist monastery on Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Asia, India, Ladakh, Mulbeck. Prayer wheels send prayers to heaven in Mulbeck in
Asia, India, Ladakh, Mulbekh. Prayer wheels send prayers to heaven in Mulbeck in the Himalaya in Ladakh, India

Buddhist monk in red robes turning prayer wheels in contemplative morning prayer, Tawang Buddhist monastery, Arunachal Pradesh, India, Asia

A monk sits and looks at his phone beneath shelter, Royal Rock Temple, Golden Temple of Dambulla, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dambulla, Sri Lanka, Asia

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Buddhist monk praying at the Golden Rock of Nwa La Bo, Mawlamyine (Moulmein), Mon State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Procession of Buddhist monks at the Full Moon Festival, Patho Ananda temple, Bagan (Pagan), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Buddhist monk, Shweyanpyay monastery, Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Seated Buddha statue, Soon U Ponya Shin Paya, Sagaing Hill, Sagaing, near Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Maharaja Viharaya Cave (Temple of the King), Golden Temple, Cave Temples, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dambulla, Sri Lanka, Asia

Monks in mourning parade for the late King Sihanouk outside Royal Palace, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Monks robes, Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea), Krabi Province, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Young monks studying, Wat Si Bun Heuang, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Vat Aham, Luang Prabang, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Procession of Buddhist monks collecting alms and rice at dawn, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

National Museum, Vat Ho Pha Bang, Luang Prabang, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

The Royal Palace, most famous temple of Luang Prabang, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Monk walking in Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa), Kandy, Sri Lanka, Asia

Buddhist chorten, Thame, Solu Khumbu Everest Region, Sagarmatha National Park, Himalayas, Nepal, Asia

Wat Aphay, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Stupa (chedi) and monks, Wat Phanan Choeng, Ayutthaya, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

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In the serene land of Nepal, a Buddhist monk gracefully holds his prayer beads, known as Japa Mala. With each bead slipping through his fingers, he finds solace and peace in this ancient ritual. Across the vast continent of Asia, another monk is depicted in a Zen koan painting alongside a majestic tiger. This symbolic representation reminds us of the delicate balance between strength and tranquility that monks strive to achieve. In Hsinbyume Pagoda, a young Buddhist monk ascends the steps with grace and purpose while holding a vibrant red umbrella. As he walks, he carries not only protection from the elements but also an unwavering devotion to his spiritual path. During full moon celebrations at Bodhnath stupa in Nepal, a Buddhist monk rings a prayer bell. The resonating sound echoes through the air, inviting all beings to join in collective mindfulness and reflection. An adventurous spirit takes hold as a Buddhist monk explores the magnificent Angkor Archaeological Complex in Cambodia. Amidst ancient ruins and sacred temples, he seeks wisdom and enlightenment within these UNESCO World Heritage Sites. At Tengboche Monastery nestled amidst towering Himalayan peaks attended by Sherpas during Mani-Rimdu festival; here we witness unity among devotees celebrating their shared faith under the watchful eyes of wise monks. Deep within Wat Suthat temple in Bangkok, Thailand, a devoted monk kneels before an awe-inspiring golden Buddha statue. His prayers reverberate throughout Southeast Asia as he seeks guidance on his spiritual journey. In Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya (India), a humble monk pays homage to Lord Buddha. This UNESCO World Heritage Site stands tall, serving as an eternal reminder of enlightenment's birthplace. A place where countless souls find solace & inspiration Even across borders, in Paris France, the Vesak celebration illuminates Vincennes Buddhist temple. Monks gather from near & far, to honor Buddha's birth, enlightenment & passing.