Monk or nun doing prostrations under prayer flags, eastern side, Boudha Stupa, Wish Fulfilling, Kathmandu, Nepal

Monk or nun doing prostrations under prayer flags, eastern side, Boudha Stupa, Wish Fulfilling, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche visits with HH Dagchen Sakya Rinpoche, Chime (mother of Rabjam Rinpoche, forground), Dr. Cyrus (Cy) Stearns (background), 1976 SeaTac Airport, Seattle, Washington, USA

HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche visits with HH Dagchen Sakya Rinpoche, Chime (mother of Rabjam Rinpoche, forground), Dr. Cyrus (Cy) Stearns (background), 1976 SeaTac Airport, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche visiting with Dhungsey Ani Vajra Sakya and his younger brother Dhungsey Sadu Vajra Sakya, 1976 SeaTac Airport, Seattle, Washington, USA

HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche visiting with Dhungsey Ani Vajra Sakya and his younger brother Dhungsey Sadu Vajra Sakya, 1976 SeaTac Airport, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Catholic Church through the detail of the Iron Gazebo, Town Square,Hermosillo, Sonora, México, at Plaza Zaragoza

Catholic Church through the detail of the Iron Gazebo, Town Square, Hermosillo, Sonora, México, at Plaza Zaragoza, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Ikea unpacking glass pieces for the chandelier, sporting a tye-dyed Ganesha t-shirt. Lord Buddha, Padmasambhava, and Sakya Pandita statues, Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Seattle, Washington, USA

Ikea unpacking glass pieces for the chandelier, sporting a tye-dyed Ganesha t-shirt. Lord Buddha, Padmasambhava, and Sakya Pandita statues, Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Senior Tibetan man with prayer wheel, mala in infinity knot, listening to Lamdre teachings, under the tent, Tharlam Monastery Courtyard, Tibetan Buddhist practitioner, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Senior Tibetan man with prayer wheel, mala in infinity knot, listening to Lamdre teachings, under the tent, Tharlam Monastery Courtyard, Tibetan Buddhist practitioner, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Buddha statue in niche with evidence of offerings, legs in the lotus position, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Buddha statue in niche with evidence of offerings, legs in the lotus position, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Spectacular Pink Clouds over the Himalayas, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Spectacular Pink Clouds over the Himalayas, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

A House Crow arrives for morning prayers, Bodha Stupa looks on, Bodha, Kathmandu, Nepal

A House Crow arrives for morning prayers, Bodha Stupa looks on, Bodha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

On a clear day you can pray forever, white washed dome with petal shapes, brass decorations, Swayambhunath (स्वयम्भूनाथ स्तुप) Stupa, 5 Dhyani Buddhas, shrines, prayer flags, Tibetan Buddhist monument, Kathmandu, Nepal

On a clear day you can pray forever, white washed dome with petal shapes, brass decorations, Swayambhunath (स्वयम्भूनाथ स्तुप) Stupa, 5 Dhyani Buddhas, shrines, prayer flags, Tibetan Buddhist monument, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Many Buddhist and Hindu religious goods displayed for sale, in dappled sunlight, printed thangkas, beads, on a stone wall, ancient holy place, Swayambhunath (स्वयम्भूनाथ स्तुप) Hill, Kathmandu, Nepal

Many Buddhist and Hindu religious goods displayed for sale, in dappled sunlight, printed thangkas, beads, on a stone wall, ancient holy place, Swayambhunath (स्वयम्भूनाथ स्तुप) Hill, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Vajrasattva, a Mexican - Tibetan Buddha rooftop in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

Vajrasattva, a Mexican - Tibetan Buddha rooftop in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.