Swayambhunath

Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)

Swayambhunath, better known as the Monkey Temple, is the most recognizable landmark in Katmandu. It is a very holy place for Buddhists and Hindus alike.

11-Nov-2000

From afar



Entrance



So, the Intek has a node here?



The Lord Buddha's footprint



Spinning prayer wheels
A tibetan invention designed as a shortcut to saying your prayers. The prayer is on a scroll inside the wheel; spinning it clockwise says the prayer for you.


Tibetan inscriptions on stones



Pinnacle of the stupa with prayer flags






know what it is, but am not telling!
Actually; it's a lock. The joke was we bought one for Andy for Christmas, and didn't tell him what it was!


The monkeys that gave the temple it's nickname






Chanting monks in the Gompa









Video night in Kathmandu



SGK in Tibetan hat






Anders - the owner of the hats