Vladyka Mark's office at the Monastery of St Job. On the wall are photos of the First Hierarchs of the Russian Church Abroad. Under them are miniatures depicting scenes from the life of St Mark the ...

Before the construction of the monastery, Lama Tsultim Nima started a hermitage at the site to teach monks about Buddhism. ALSO READ 10 best pictures of Ladakh that will seduce the traveler in you ...

One can see the face of the idol only during Gustor festival. The monastery has images and statues of Lord Buddha. Besides that, there is sacred idol of Amitayus that is a finger high in size ...

The Monastery of Jerónimos or the Jerónimos Monastery, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Lisbon's Belém district. Exemplifying Portugal's Manueline style – a highly ornate style of ...

High in the Indian Himalayas, young novice monks in maroon robes take their lessons inside the 15th-century Thiksey monastery. 1. Young monks take a break from their studies inside Thiksey ...

The San Jeronimo Monastery sits at the heart of Granada and is a must-see when visiting the city. The Renaissance-style complex includes a large church and two cloisters, and is the first ...