PHOTO 2 of 11 The all-seeing eyes of Buddha, at Swayambunath (in Kathmandu) on a site considered sacred more than 2,500 years ago. Monkeys playing around the temple and on the long flight of tree-lined steps leading to the stupa has earned it the informal name of "monkey temple." Drums, gongs, and trumpets can be heard accompanying devotions in the gompa (monastery). Photo: Todd Burleson Collection BACK TO: [PHOTO INDEX] [EVEREST HOME]

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