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Mediating at Bodh Gaya

Mediating at Bodh Gaya Next to the main temple in the Bodh Gaya complex (a UNESCO World Heritage site), this tower marks one of the places where Lord Buddha prayed after he attained nirvana. At nightfall, the temples are lit and the faithful are able to sit and contemplate with space between them. I was fortunate to be there when thousands of Tibetan monks come together for an annual meeting.

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Date Taken: 01.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India, India
Camera: X-Pro2
Copyright: © Roland Yoshida