My Journey to Nepal & Higher Altitudes
April 30, 2011On My Way To San Francisco
April 22, 2010Stranded in Dubai
April 16, 2010Leaving Kathmandu
April 16, 2010Celebrating Nepali New Years 2067
April 14, 2010Visiting Boudhanath, Nepal
April 13, 2010This colossal and ancient Stupa, one of Nepal’s most unique monument and said to be the world biggest, attracts Nepalese pilgrimage of Tibetan origin from as far as Dolpo and Mugu as well as Tibet, Ladhak in India and Bhutan. Boudhanath Stupa with all seeing eyes of primordial Adi Buddha on all the four sides of the stupa is said to hold the remains of Ksyapa – the Buddha of the previous time.The Stupa 100 meters in diameter, built on an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels by the Lichchivi King Mana Deva in the fifth century rises to 36 meters above the base including the spire, “all seeing eyes” and the pinnacle represent the stages of enlightenment, symbol of royalty, compassion, knowing and nirvana. There are many myths about the origins of the stupa.


