Boudhanath A Vision of Peace and Serenity

To the northeast of Kathmandu lies a sacred shrine; a place dedicated to devotion, knowledge and wisdom, a place so special that all the worldly evils cannot penetrate its precincts.

Here is the great Stupa of Boudhanath, a place of worship that lives on, never failing to give inspiration. A great tower of strength to warm the heart and release the tensions of daily toil- Sweet incense spirals past the face, giving an uplifting awareness. Melodious tunes and chants echo across this hallowed space to bring enlightenment of a fleeting kind.

• What are the great legends that encircle this fortress to peace? 
• What lies behind the stunning facade?
• What about the Buddhist ideals, the deities, saints, teachers, the connection with Tantra and Tibetan sects?

All these relevant subjects are explained. Like a jewel sparkling in the morning rays of a warming sun, the Boudhanath Stupa is truly a vision of peace and serenity.