Currently staying at the Garden Yiga Chozin Centre in Pokhara, Nepal.
This is a Tibetan Meditation and Retreat Centre, where I will be staying for a short while; since it feels like a good time to chill.
The town of Pokhara is nestled beside a lake with fabulous sunset views.
Pictured here is the Phewa Lake with the Annapurna Range in the distance.
Earlier, while in Nagarkot, I took a short hike up to a viewing point to see the Langtang Range.
As I continued walking through terraced mustard fields, I came upon a local tea shop, where a young man was noodling on his guitar. He let me play a couple of tunes! What a treat!
I also met a group of Theravadan Buddhists from Thailand, who were here to witness the ordination of 1,000 Nepalese in Lumbini (the birthplace of Buddha).
In Kathmandu, I saw the Boudhanath Stupa and the Wayambhu Stupa.
These are both World Heritage sites. The Buddhism here seems to be a very happy blend of Tibetan, with Hindu, local godess worship, and even some remnants of animistic religions. Fascinating!
This is a picture of the Main Stupa in Bodh Gaya.
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