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Monastic Life in Bhutan and Myanmar

Depictions of monks within monasteries in Bhutan and Myanmar, showcasing moments of contemplation, traditional attire, and historical architecture.

Monk in Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, Shigatse, Tibet, China
Monk in Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, Shigatse, Tibet, China
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Young Monk Walking Across Wooden Bridge, Rear View, Amarapura, Myanmar
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Thimphu, Bhutan - 28 September 2025: View of the Thimphu Dromchoe festival as monks stand with long trumpets in traditional red robes against a backdrop of warm yellow curtains.
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China, Qinghai Province, Tongren, Wutun si temple at Gomar Lamasery, pilgrims spinning prayer wheels
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Thailand, Ubon Ratchathani, Candle Festival, Monk taking a photograph. (Editorial Usage Only)
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Thukje Chuling Nunnery in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, northeast India, hands of a nun in a red robe carrying a metal teapot
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Japan,Tokyo,Meiji Shrine,Priest Hitting Giant Drum
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Wooden bridge festooned with prayer flags, spanning the Wang Chhu River, en route to Cheri Goemba, Bhutan's first monastery.
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A woman in a traditional Ao Dai dress in the Forbidden Purple City of Hue, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast A...
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Monk With Alms Bowl Waiting For Alms In Hoi An, Central Vietnam, Vietnam, South East Asia, Asia
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Monks walking at the Erdene Zuu monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site) in Kharakhorum (Karakorum), Mongolia with the Temple of Lavran in background.
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Dog lying and young monks Monastery Thiksey Leh India
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Buddhist Lamas Making 'Rangoli' - Samtanling Gompa - Sumar Village, Nubra Valley - Ladakh, India.
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Woman praying in front of Buddha Amitabha statues, Dai Tong Lam Tu Buddhist Temple, Ba Ria, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Prayer flags at Membartsho, otherwise known as the Burning Lake, a pool in the Tang Chhu River in the Tang Valley.
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Young Buddhist novice monks running Two little Buddhist novice monks running outdoors under shade of green tree, outside monastery, Myanmar. ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com/szefeix 8476981 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
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Monks in the Bhuddist temple or Dzong in Paro, Bhutan
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Monks walking on a teak bridge, U Bein Bridge, across Thaungthaman lake, in the morning, Amarapura, Mandalay Division, Myanmar, Asia
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Nepal, Lumbini, Pilgrims In Front Of The Ashoka Pillar Dating About 320 Bc Beside Pond At Sacred Site Where Buddha Was Born.
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China, Beijing. Beiputuo temple and film studio - Chinese New Year Spring Festival - a monk performing one finger push ups.
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Ourga, Mongolia A group of lamas near the alignment of Stupa located on the edge of the monastic district of Gandan , 1913 - Mongolia - Stéphane Passet - (July 6-25) (French - Ourga , Mongolie Un groupe de lamas près de l' alignement de stupa situé en bordure du quartier monastique de Gandan). Animal transport, horse, rider, religious habit, real animal, costume, yurt, Buddhism of Tibetan rite, tent, funeral architecture, exists in high definition, group portrait, equidé, awning, religious architecture, man, Transport, clothing, animal, religion, housing , architecture, HD, human beings, Ourga, religious monuments and group of lamas
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Two Tibetan women praying in front of Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China, August 2004
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Men at Mingun Pagoda, Mandalay, Burma
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Novice Buddhist monks shave each other's heads at the Thien Mu Pagoda along the Perfume River in Hue, Vietnam.
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Woman in red sweater sitting in meditating pose in passage of Jumma masjid, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Copyright: xMadhusudanxManek/DinodiaxPhotox
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INDIA UTTARAKHAND RISHIKESH STREET SADHUS a Holy men and Street Sadhus at the Holy Ganges River in the city of Rishikesh in the Province Uttarakhand in India. India, Rishikesh, February, 1998 Copyright: xZoonar.com/URSx 21891517
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Monks, Paro Valley, Bhutan
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Pilgrim carrying an umbrella and monks walking around the Bodnath Stupa in the rain, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia
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A model shoot with two young women in traditional dress standing in an archway of a small temple complex in Bagan, Myanmar.
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India, Sikkim, Rumtek Gompa, Two Monks Painting Decorative Patterns For The Pujar Ceremony And The Making Of A Spiritual Mandala
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Mixed Race mother and sons spinning prayer wheels
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Laos. Northern Laos. Wat Phonsaat. Monks On Porch.
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Nepal, Katmandu, Kopan monastery
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Catholic Fringe -- Society of St. Pius X
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myanmar, yangon
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Sandipani Muni High School Yoga Vrindavan. India.
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Laos, Bolaven Plateau. A monk at Tad Yeung waterfall.
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Laos,Vientiane,Monk at ATM Machine
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Two Guards at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hanoi Vietnam
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Nepal, Mustang, Namgyal Gompa, 'Tibetan Buddhist Monk Blowing Long, Decorated Horn On Monastery Roof To Summon The Faithful To Prayer. Barren, Mountainous Landscape Behind. Rtnd 2 Vkb 15/5/2009'
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European woman moving wooden colourful prayer wheels during a kora, circumambulation, kora at the Labrang Monastery, Xiahe, Gansu, formerly Amdo, Tibet, China, Asia
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India, Bihar, Khushinagar, Kolhua temple
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Yoga at the pavilion at Ananda in the Himalayas, India
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A yoga practioner relaxes during meditation. Courtenay, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
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Pilgrims praying before the Blue Buddha in central Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia
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Yoga on the lawn in front of palace at Ananda in the Himalayas, India, Asia
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Yoga 'salutation to the sun' performed in front of the Shanti (Peace) Stupa overlooking Leh. Ladakh, Province of Jammu and Kashmir, India © James Spar...
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Meditation at the pavilion at Ananda in the Himalayas, India, Asia
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Yoga Class at Taj Risikesh Hotel in the Foothills of the Himalayas between Rishikesh and Devprayag in the Ganges Valley, Uttarakhand, India; Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India