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PMR-D12012 Greece, Island of Symi: the patterned courtyard of Panormitis Monastery, with the galleried cells of the former monks. Keywords: architecture, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Orthodox
PMR-D11967 Greece, Island of Tilos: newly renovated monastery of Agios Panteleimonos which is built against the cliff and is home to just one monk. The main gate leads to this shady courtyard. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, isolated, Orthodox
PMR-D11966 Greece, Island of Tilos: newly renovated monastery of Agios Panteleimonos which is built against the cliff and is home to just one monk. The church and courtyard. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, isolated, Orthodox
PMR-D11965 Greece, Island of Tilos: newly renovated monastery of Agios Panteleimonos which is built against the cliff and is home to just one monk. Cells for future brothers? Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, isolated, Orthodox
PMR-D11964 Greece, Island of Tilos: newly renovated monastery of Agios Panteleimonos which is built against the cliff and is home to just one monk. The defence- and watchtower, and adjacent church. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, isolated, Orthodox
PMR-D11963 Greece, Island of Tilos: newly renovated monastery of Agios Panteleimonos which is built against the cliff and is home to just one monk. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, isolated, Orthodox
PMR-D11513 Greece, Island of Corfu, summit of Mount Pantokrator (914 metres): interior of the church of the Orthodox monastery of Ypsilou Pantokratora, where at present one monk remains in residence. Greece, Island of Corfu, summit of Mount Pantokrator (914 metres): interior of the church of the Orthodox monastery of Ypsilou Pantokratora, where at present one monk remains in residence. Keywords: chapel, church, highest, iconostasis, Ionian Islands, isolated
PMR-D11451 Greece, Island of Corfu, summit of Mount Pantokrator (914 metres): approach to the Orthodox monastery of Ypsilou Pantokratora, where at present one monk remains in residence. Keywords: barren, highest, Ionian Islands, isolated, rocky
PMR-D11446 Greece, Island of Corfu, summit of Mount Pantokrator (914 metres): the Orthodox monastery of Ypsilou Pantokratora, where at present one monk remains in residence. Keywords: chapel, church, highest, Ionian Islands, isolated
PMR-D9786 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Dietramszell: former Augustine monastery, closed in the Reformation, with its church and belltower. Dating back to 1156, the present buildings were erected between 1729-45 in Baroque style. Keywords: picturesque, religion, Catholic, monks, architecture
PMR-D9075 Argentina, Buenos Aires: interior of the church of Nuestra Senora del Pilar ("Our Lady of the Pillar"), built in 1732 for the monks of the Order of the Recoletos. After disbandment of the order in 1822, their gardens became the basis for the famous Cemetery of Recoleta. Keywords: South America, Catholic, altar, nave , architecture, capital city, Latin America
PMR-D6754 Ireland, County Mayo, Cong: ruins of Cong Abbey (Augustinian), which dates back to the 8th century but has been rebuilt many times. In the late 16th century the abbey was suppressed and fell into ruin. It posesses some notable early gothic stone carvings. Here: the monk's 15/16th century stone-built fishing house, built out over the River Cong. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, picturesque
PMR-D6616 Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: ruins of Old Mellifont Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey in the country, founded in 1152, closed after the dissolution in 1539. The 13th century, octagonal lavabo, the monks' washing room, with part of the (rebuilt) cloister arcade. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, monastery, architecture, picturesque
PMR-D6085 England, Worcestershire, Malvern: Great Malvern Priory was founded in 1085 by a monk named Aldred. The original Norman building was converted to Perpendicular Gothic style by 1460. After the Reformation it was bought by the people of Malvern for 20 pounds as their parish church. View from the south, where the cloisters formerly stood. Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Benedictine
PMR-D6084 England, Worcestershire, Malvern: Great Malvern Priory was founded in 1085 by a monk named Aldred. The original Norman building was converted to Perpendicular Gothic style by 1460. After the Reformation it was bought by the people of Malvern for 20 pounds as their parish church. The font, which has an early Norman bowl. Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Benedictine
PMR-D6083 England, Worcestershire, Malvern: Great Malvern Priory was founded in 1085 by a monk named Aldred. The original Norman building was converted to Perpendicular Gothic style by 1460. After the Reformation it was bought by the people of Malvern for 20 pounds as their parish church. West window, given by Richard of Gloucester ca. 1480. Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Benedictine
PMR-D6082 England, Worcestershire, Malvern: Great Malvern Priory was founded in 1085 by a monk named Aldred. The original Norman building was converted to Perpendicular Gothic style by 1460. After the Reformation it was bought by the people of Malvern for 20 pounds as their parish church. The magnificent 15th century East Window. Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Benedictine, stained glass
PMR-D6081 England, Worcestershire, Malvern: Great Malvern Priory was founded in 1085 by a monk named Aldred. The original Norman building was converted to Perpendicular Gothic style by 1460. After the Reformation it was bought by the people of Malvern for 20 pounds as their parish church. The nave, looking east. Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Benedictine
PMR-D6079 England, Worcestershire, Malvern: Great Malvern Priory was founded in 1085 by a monk named Aldred. The original Norman building was converted to Perpendicular Gothic style by 1460. After the Reformation it was bought by the people of Malvern for 20 pounds as their parish church. View from the south, where the cloisters formerly stood. Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Benedictine
PMR-D6078 England, Worcestershire, Malvern: Great Malvern Priory was founded in 1085 by a monk named Aldred. The original Norman building was converted to Perpendicular Gothic style by 1460. After the Reformation it was bought by the people of Malvern for 20 pounds as their parish church. View from the south-west. Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Benedictine
PMR-D5715 Greece, Island of Amorgos: the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa, built into the cliffs in the year 1088 by the Byzantine Emperor Alexis Komnenus. It houses several churches and more than 100 rooms. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, architecture, Orthodox, monks, isolated
PMR-D5713 Greece, Island of Amorgos: the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa, built into the cliffs in the year 1088 by the Byzantine Emperor Alexis Komnenus. It houses several churches and more than 100 rooms. View from the path up the cliffside. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, architecture, Orthodox, monks, isolated
PMR-D5712 Greece, Island of Amorgos: the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa, built into the cliffs in the year 1088 by the Byzantine Emperor Alexis Komnenus. It houses several churches and more than 100 rooms. View from the path up the cliffside. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, architecture, Orthodox, monks, isolated
PMR-D5711 Greece, Island of Amorgos: the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa, built into the cliffs in the year 1088 by the Byzantine Emperor Alexis Komnenus. It houses several churches and more than 100 rooms. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, architecture, Orthodox, monks, isolated
PMR-D5710 Greece, Island of Amorgos: the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa, built into the cliffs in the year 1088 by the Byzantine Emperor Alexis Komnenus. It houses several churches and more than 100 rooms. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, architecture, Orthodox, monks, isolated
PMR-D4875 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD. Statue of Buddhist monk Xuanzang, who visited in 602-4 AD, whilst walking to India. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, monument
PMR-D4860 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD. Statue of Buddhist monk Xuanzang, who visited in 602-4 AD, whilst walking to India. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, monument
PMR-D4859C People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Bezeklik Caves, in the valley of the Flaming Mountains, on the edge of the Taklmakan Desert, were occupied by Buddhist monks from the 5th to 14th centuries, when they fell victim to Genghis Khan's hordes. The best murals were removed to museums in the early 20th century Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Uighur
PMR-D4859B People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Bezeklik Caves, in the valley of the Flaming Mountains, on the edge of the Taklmakan Desert, were occupied by Buddhist monks from the 5th to 14th centuries, when they fell victim to Genghis Khan's hordes. The best murals were removed to museums in the early 20th century Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Uighur
PMR-D4859A People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Bezeklik Caves, in the valley of the Flaming Mountains, on the edge of the Taklmakan Desert, were occupied by Buddhist monks from the 5th to 14th centuries, when they fell victim to Genghis Khan's hordes. The best murals were removed to museums in the early 20th century Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Uighur
PMR-D4648 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Wat Phnom, founded in 1373, according to legend to house four statues of Buddha rescued from the Mekong River by Madame Penh. A monk in the grounds and bougainvillea blossom. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, temple, colourful, gardens
PMR-D4397 Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. The crematorium building viewed from the terrace of the vihara or chedi. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour
PMR-D4396 Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. One of the smaller meditation halls. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour
PMR-D4395 Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. Buddha figures convey a feeling of peace and serenity in the vihara or chedi. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour
PMR-D4394 Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. Buddha figures convey a feeling of peace and serenity in the vihara or chedi. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour
PMR-D4393 Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. Facade of the vihara or chedi. Visitors have access to the two floors and the terrace. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour
PMR-D4392 Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. The approach to the vihara or chedi. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour
PMR-D4391 Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. The ornate entry gate with the temple in the background. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour
PMR-D4390 Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. The "ubosot" or prayer hall where ordinations are carried out. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour
PMR-D4389 Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. View of the main temple, with the belltower in the foreground. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour
PMR-D4388 Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. The ornate tower which crowns the main temple. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour
PMR-D4387 Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. A closer view of the elegant spire of the chedi or vihara. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour
PMR-D4386 Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. The main temple boasts 4 roof tiers. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour
PMR-D4385 Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. This vihara or chedi is filled with many diverse Buddha figures. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour
PMR-D4366 Thailand, Phang-nga: monkey eating a banana outside the Wat Tham Suwankhuha Buddhist Temple (Heaven Grotto Temple). The monkeys are fed by the monks. Keywords: Siam, orient, far east, macaque, wild animals, fauna
PMR-D1030 Thailand, Chiang Mai: partially restored temple complex Wat Chedi Luang, dating from 1441. One of the monks ringing the bell for prayers. Keywords: Buddhist, Siam, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D1009 Thailand, Chiang Mai: group of statues of monks, including one life-like wax effigy, in Wat Phra Singh Temple. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1008 Thailand, Chiang Mai: remarkably life-like wax effigy of a deceased monk in Wat Phra Singh Temple. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0943 Myanmar, Mandalay: spectators of a volleyball match include a number of monks. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0942 Mandalay. Myanmar, Mandalay: monks crossing the Thinga Yarzar Canal on a wooden bridge. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0933 Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: recently completed Molmi Paya, built in memory of monk Molmi Sayadaw, who appears in the Guiness Book of Records for reciting scriptures. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0912 Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: two monks being photographed in front of the handsome golden zedi of Soon U Ponya Shin Shrine on Sagaing Hill, 240 metres high, with colourful tiled terrace in the foreground. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0899 Myanmar, Mandalay, Inwa: the pagoda-like tower of Bagaya Kyaung (Monastery), built in 1834 entirely of teak. The royal family was traditionally educated here and there is still a flourishing school for trainee monks. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0898 Myanmar, Mandalay, Inwa: the lofty interior of Bagaya Kyaung (Monastery), built in 1834 entirely of teak. The royal family was traditionally educated here and there is still a flourishing school for trainee monks. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0892 Myanmar, Mandalay: figures of monks in Kyauktawgyi Paya, in Taungthaman Village, near Amarapura. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0611 Laos, Vientiane: monks' quarters at Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan Buddhist temple. Keywords: capital city, architecture. picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, largest city, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom
PMR-D0553 Thailand, Chonburi: Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien), a collection of works of art presented by China in a building completed in 1993 - 18 bronze, life-size figures of Shao Lin monks, each demonstrating a different type of martial art. Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist
PMR-D0546 Thailand, Chonburi: Wat Yansangwararam, completed in 1976 in honour of King Naresuan the Great (1590-1605) and King Taksin the Great (1767-1782). A centre of the Thammayut Nikaya, a Thai order of monks. Keywords: Siam, architecture, temples, Buddhist
PMR-D0545 Thailand, Chonburi: Wat Yansangwararam, completed in 1976 in honour of King Naresuan the Great (1590-1605) and King Taksin the Great (1767-1782). A centre of the Thammayut Nikaya, a Thai order of monks. Keywords: Siam, architecture, temples, Buddhist
PMR-D0376 Cambodia, Siem Reap: wooden figure of Buddha, carved from a boat in 1500 AD by monks of the Wat Preah Prohm Rath Temple, Siem Reap. Keywords: Khmer, shrine, Buddhist, religious, tradition
PMR350-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Irschenberg: view of the Alps from the Autobahn, with the pilgrimage church of Wilparting where the grave of Monk Marinus, martyred in about 697 AD may be found. Snow still lying in the fields. Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, winter, Alps
PMR237-04 Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Here: a young Orthodox monk. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR236-11 Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. A 2-storey wing containing the monks' cells. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR-D3430 Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: Romanesque Gothic nave of the Kloster Unser Lieben Frauen (Monastery of Our Lady), dating from 12-13th century. The monastery itself was founded by Augustinian monks in 1015. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving, vaulting
PMR-D1653 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the kitchen of Drepung Monastery. At one time it catered to over 7000 monks. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1652 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: original monks' quarters in Drepung Monastery. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1585 Nepal, Kathmandu: Gompa (Buddhist Monastery) adjoining the Bodhnath Stupa. The monks are mainly Tibetan at this stupa. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1581 Nepal, Kathmandu: Buddhist monks in the temple at Bodhnath, chanting prayers to the accompanyment of a drum. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1305 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: at Sera Monastery student monks engage in al fresco debates from 15.30 to 16.00 daily in the debating courtyard. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1304 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: at Sera Monastery student monks engage in al fresco debates from 15.30 to 16.00 daily in the debating courtyard. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1303 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: at Sera Monastery student monks engage in al fresco debates from 15.30 to 16.00 daily in the debating courtyard. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1302 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: at Sera Monastery student monks engage in al fresco debates from 15.30 to 16.00 daily. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1298 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Drepung Monastery, seat of the Dalai Lamas until the fifth moved to Potala Palace in 1649, and once home to 7000+ monks. The tombs of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Dalai Lamas are to be found in Drepung. The monastery extends up a steep hillside. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1297 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Drepung Monastery, seat of the Dalai Lamas until the fifth moved to Potala Palace in 1649, and once home to 7000+ monks. The tombs of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Dalai Lamas are to be found in Drepung. View of the monks' quarters. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1296 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: monks grinding corn in Drepung Monastery. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1295 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Drepung Monastery, seat of the Dalai Lamas until the fifth moved to Potala Palace in 1649, and once home to 7000+ monks. The tombs of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Dalai Lamas are to be found in Drepung. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1294 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: a monk forming clay vessels in Drepung Monastery. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1293 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the kitchen of Drepung Monastery. At one time it catered to over 7000 monks. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1248 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. Monks on Hepo Ri Hill, a revered spot. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1243 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. View from Hepo Ri Hill with a monk in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1232 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. This picture: monks sweeping the courtyard in front of the gold-roofed Utse, a daily task. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1231 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. This picture: monks sweeping the courtyard in front of the gold-roofed Utse, a daily task. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1230 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. This picture: monks sweeping the courtyard, a daily task. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR152-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: leading the procession, the "Munchner Kindl" (Little Monk), symbol of Munich, riding a dray horse. Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial
PMR144-11 Bulgaria, Asenovgrad: Bachkovo Monastery was founded in 1083 by Prince Gregory Pakourianos, but the present buildings date back to 1604. The tiny church, with its colourfully decorated porch, frescoed on the inside. Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered, Batchkovo
PMR144-10 Bulgaria, Asenovgrad: Bachkovo Monastery was founded in 1083 by Prince Gregory Pakourianos, but the present buildings date back to 1604. A peaceful scene in the courtyard of the monastery, overlooked by wooded hills. Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered, Batchkovo
PMR144-09 Bulgaria, Asenovgrad: Bachkovo Monastery was founded in 1083 by Prince Gregory Pakourianos, but the present buildings date back to 1604. Orthodox priests in the courtyard Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered, Batchkovo
PMR144-07 Bulgaria: the Monastery of St. Ivan of Rila, the finest in Bulgaria, stands isolated in the Rila Mountains. Founded in 10th century, it has been repeatedly destroyed, and present buildings date from 1834-60. Some of the frescoes, executed by masters of the Samokover and Rasloger schools over four generations, which cover the church's interior. Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, UNESCO, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered, colourful, Bible stories, artistic
PMR144-06 Bulgaria: the Monastery of St. Ivan of Rila, the finest in Bulgaria, stands isolated in the Rila Mountains. Founded in 10th century, it has been repeatedly destroyed, and present buildings date from 1834-60. Domes of the monastery church, with mountains as a backdrop. The frescoes in the porch are clearly visible. Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, UNESCO, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered
PMR144-05 Bulgaria: the Monastery of St. Ivan of Rila, the finest in Bulgaria, stands isolated in the Rila Mountains. Founded in 10th century, it has been repeatedly destroyed, and present buildings date from 1834-60. View of the Church and the Chrelyo Tower from the balcony of the top storey. Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, UNESCO, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered
PMR144-04 Bulgaria: the Monastery of St. Ivan of Rila, the finest in Bulgaria, stands isolated in the Rila Mountains. Founded in 10th century, it has been repeatedly destroyed, and present buildings date from 1834-60. The monastery church, containing the relics of the founder, Ivan Rilsky, from a balcony in the courtyard. Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, UNESCO, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered
PMR144-03 Bulgaria: the Monastery of St. Ivan of Rila, the finest in Bulgaria, stands isolated in the Rila Mountains. Founded in 10th century, it has been repeatedly destroyed, and present buildings date from 1834-60. In the courtyard the lower three storeys have Italian-Renaissance-style arches, whilst the top storey is wood, in traditional Bulgarian style. Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, UNESCO, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered
PMR-D1883 England, Devon, Yelverton: Buckland Abbey (National Trust) was converted to a manor house by Sir Richard Grenville, and later lived in by Sir Francis Drake. This detached, 14th century building is known as "The Monks' Guest House" although its original purpose was probably agricultural. Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house
PMR144K-04 Laos, Vientiane: Wat Ong Mahawihan ("Heavy Buddha") Temple, founded in 1566 by King Sai Setthathirat. A monk stands in front of a Buddha figure seated on the coils of a 7-headed naga. Keywords: Buddhist, temple, colourful, monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture, religion, capital city
PMR464-01 Romania, Moldavia, Neamt: view inside the compound of Romania's largest and oldest monastery (Manastirea Neamt), which dates back to the 14th century, but was rebuilt by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great) in 1497. Approximately 60 monks live in the rooms off the gallery. Keywords: mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, fortified, fortifications, defence
PMR495-05 Island of Crete, Akrotiri: well and cloisters of the Gouvernetou Monastery. Keywords: national heritage, monks, Orthodox, historic, architecture
PMR495-03 Island of Crete, Akrotiri: Gouvernetou Monastery in its barren surroundings. Keywords: mediaeval, historic, historic, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Orthodox, monks
PMR532-07 Iraq, Mosul: Mar Mathi (St. Matthew's) Monastery, on the summit of Mount Maqloub, part of the mountains of Kurdistan. The Syrian Orthodox monastery was founded in the 4th century. View of the arcaded galleries with monks' cells surrounding the courtyard. Keywords: Mesopotamia, culture, architecture, Christian, natural heritage
PMR142K-25 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bernried on Lake Starnberg: church of the monastery of the former Augustine Prebendary Monks, founded in 1121 by Duke Otto von Valley, seculariized in 1803, and now used for church administration. Keywords: Catholic, fall, Baroque, onion dome, autumn colours
PMR139K-16 Greece, Island of Patmos: view of the town of Skala from the Monastery of St. John the Theologian, founded in 1088 near to the cave where St. John of Patmos had a series of visions which he recorded at length. Here, a roof courtyard, with monks' cells in the background. Keywords: Greek Isles, whitewashed walls, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church
PMR138K-01 Mongolia, Dundgov Aimag (Province): Ongiin Khiid (Monastery), actually consists of two Buddhist monasteries, both laid waste by the Communists in the 1930s. Most of the buildings were built of mud bricks which have largely weathered away. A small group of monks began rebuilding a temple in 2004 and is dependent on donations for further restorations. This picture: a surviving marble stupa, with the rebuilt temple and a museum/shop ger in the background. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-11 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: Erdene Zuu Khiid (Monastery) is Mongolia's oldest monastery, founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan. It contained up to 100 temples within its walls as well as numerous gers. Perhaps 1000 monks were in residence at its peak. With the exception of three temples, the monastery was laid waste in the Stalinist purges of 1937, and the monks dispersed or killed. Since 1990 it has resumed its religious role. This picture: two of the newer Buddhist temples. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR137K-10 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: Erdene Zuu Khiid (Monastery) is Mongolia's oldest monastery, founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan. It contained up to 100 temples within its walls as well as numerous gers. Perhaps 1000 monks were in residence at its peak. With the exception of three temples, the monastery was laid waste in the Stalinist purges of 1937, and the monks dispersed or killed. Since 1990 it has resumed its religious role. This picture: Buddhist monks leaving the monastery. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR137K-09 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: Erdene Zuu Khiid (Monastery) is Mongolia's oldest monastery, founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan. It contained up to 100 temples within its walls as well as numerous gers. Perhaps 1000 monks were in residence at its peak. With the exception of three temples, the monastery was laid waste in the Stalinist purges of 1937, and the monks dispersed or killed. Since 1990 it has resumed its religious role. This picture: the Tibetan-style Lavrin Süm, where a Dalai Lama lived during his last visit. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism, Buddhist, Buddhism
PMR137K-07 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: Erdene Zuu Khiid (Monastery) is Mongolia's oldest monastery, founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan. It contained up to 100 temples within its walls as well as numerous gers. Perhaps 1000 monks were in residence at its peak. With the exception of three temples, the monastery was laid waste in the Stalinist purges of 1937, and the monks dispersed or killed. Since 1990 it has resumed its religious role. This picture: the courtyard in front of the three original temples. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR137K-06 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: Erdene Zuu Khiid (Monastery) is Mongolia's oldest monastery, founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan. It contained up to 100 temples within its walls as well as numerous gers. Perhaps 1000 monks were in residence at its peak. With the exception of three temples, the monastery was laid waste in the Stalinist purges of 1937, and the monks dispersed or killed. Since 1990 it has resumed its religious role. This picture: a newer Buddhist temple in the grounds. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR137K-05 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: Erdene Zuu Khiid (Monastery) is Mongolia's oldest monastery, founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan. It contained up to 100 temples within its walls as well as numerous gers. Perhaps 1000 monks were in residence at its peak. With the exception of three temples, the monastery was laid waste in the Stalinist purges of 1937, and the monks dispersed or killed. Since 1990 it has resumed its religious role. This picture: the three surviving original temples, dedicated to Buddha's childhood, adolescence and adulthood. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR137K-04 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: Erdene Zuu Khiid (Monastery) is Mongolia's oldest monastery, founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan. It contained up to 100 temples within its walls as well as numerous gers. Perhaps 1000 monks were in residence at its peak. With the exception of three temples, the monastery was laid waste in the Stalinist purges of 1937, and the monks dispersed or killed. Since 1990 it has resumed its religious role. This picture: a small temple and the handsome Golden Prayer Stupa (1799), in the grounds. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-03 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: Erdene Zuu Khiid (Monastery) is Mongolia's oldest monastery, founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan. It contained up to 100 temples within its walls as well as numerous gers. Perhaps 1000 monks were in residence at its peak. With the exception of three temples, the monastery was laid waste in the Stalinist purges of 1937, and the monks dispersed or killed. Since 1990 it has resumed its religious role. This picture: souvenir stalls outside the north-west gate, with grazing goats. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR137K-02 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: Erdene Zuu Khiid (Monastery) is Mongolia's oldest monastery, founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan. It contained up to 100 temples within its walls as well as numerous gers. Perhaps 1000 monks were in residence at its peak. With the exception of three temples, the monastery was laid waste in the Stalinist purges of 1937, and the monks dispersed or killed. Since 1990 it has resumed its religious role. This picture: view of the boundary wall with its 108 stupas. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR136K-35 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: Erdene Zuu Khiid (Monastery) is Mongolia's oldest monastery, founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan. It contained up to 100 temples within its walls as well as numerous gers. Perhaps 1000 monks were in residence at its peak. With the exception of three temples, the monastery was laid waste in the Stalinist purges of 1937, and the monks dispersed or killed. Since 1990 it has resumed its religious role. This picture: goats, grazing outside the boundary wall. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR136K-34 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: Erdene Zuu Khiid (Monastery) is Mongolia's oldest monastery, founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan. It contained up to 100 temples within its walls as well as numerous gers. Perhaps 1000 monks were in residence at its peak. With the exception of three temples, the monastery was laid waste in the Stalinist purges of 1937, and the monks dispersed or killed. Since 1990 it has resumed its religious role. This picture: the massive boundary wall with some of its 108 stupas. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR135K-18 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Gandantegchinlen Khiid ("Great Place of Complete Joy"), one of Mongolia's largest and most important Buddhist monasteries. Started in 1838, it suffered under the Stalinist purges of 1937, when most other monasteries were completely demolished, but survived to resume its original purpose in 1990. It now has more than 600 monks. This picture: a little Mongolian girl with the pigeons in the central courtyard. Keywords: Mongol, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR135K-17 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Gandantegchinlen Khiid ("Great Place of Complete Joy"), one of Mongolia's largest and most important Buddhist monasteries. Started in 1838, it suffered under the Stalinist purges of 1937, when most other monasteries were completely demolished, but survived to resume its original purpose in 1990. It now has more than 600 monks. This picture: the Boddhisattva Avalokiteshvara Temple contains a 26.5-metre-high gilded staue of Migjid Janraisag, a bodhisattva (a monk who has voluntarily decided not to enter Nirvana, but to devote himself to saving other souls). The yellow building in the foreground is the Dechengalpa Datsan, rebuilt in 1992. Keywords: Mongol, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR135K-16 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Gandantegchinlen Khiid ("Great Place of Complete Joy"), one of Mongolia's largest and most important Buddhist monasteries. Started in 1838, it suffered under the Stalinist purges of 1937, when most other monasteries were completely demolished, but survived to resume its original purpose in 1990. It now has more than 600 monks. This picture: the Boddhisattva Avalokiteshvara Temple contains a 26.5-metre-high gilded staue of Migjid Janraisag, a bodhisattva (a monk who has voluntarily decided not to enter Nirvana, but to devote himself to saving other souls). A mythical creature and a row of prayer wheels in the foreground. Keywords: Mongol, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR135K-15 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Gandantegchinlen Khiid ("Great Place of Complete Joy"), one of Mongolia's largest and most important Buddhist monasteries. Started in 1838, it suffered under the Stalinist purges of 1937, when most other monasteries were completely demolished, but survived to resume its original purpose in 1990. It now has more than 600 monks. This picture: the Boddhisattva Avalokiteshvara Temple contains a 26.5-metre-high gilded staue of Migjid Janraisag, a bodhisattva (a monk who has voluntarily decided not to enter Nirvana, but to devote himself to saving other souls). A gilded stupa surrounded by prayer wheels in the foreground. Keywords: Mongol, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR135K-14 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Gandantegchinlen Khiid ("Great Place of Complete Joy"), one of Mongolia's largest and most important Buddhist monasteries. Started in 1838, it suffered under the Stalinist purges of 1937, when most other monasteries were completely demolished, but survived to resume its original purpose in 1990. It now has more than 600 monks. This picture: a long row of brass prayer wheels behind the Golden Temple. Keywords: Mongol, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR135K-13 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Gandantegchinlen Khiid ("Great Place of Complete Joy"), one of Mongolia's largest and most important Buddhist monasteries. Started in 1838, it suffered under the Stalinist purges of 1937, when most other monasteries were completely demolished, but survived to resume its original purpose in 1990. It now has more than 600 monks. This picture: the central, cobbled courtyard has its resident population of pigeons. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, capital, monument, statue, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan
PMR135K-12 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Gandantegchinlen Khiid ("Great Place of Complete Joy"), one of Mongolia's largest and most important Buddhist monasteries. Started in 1838, it suffered under the Stalinist purges of 1937, when most other monasteries were completely demolished, but survived to resume its original purpose in 1990. It now has more than 600 monks. This picture: a row of colourful shelters containing prayer wheels. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, capital, monument, statue, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan
PMR133K-16 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: an unusual pool and golden chedi in the gardens of the monastery. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR133K-15 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: the golden boat built by the Venerable Monk Cheakaro to commemorate the legend. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR133K-14 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: view of the gardens and chedis in front of the monastery. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR133K-13 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: the entrance to the monastery, with assorted chedis in line. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR133K-12 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: topiary-work and model peacocks in the monastery gardens. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR133K-11 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: the main entrance gate to the monastery, showing the handsome tiled floor. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR077K-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bernried on Lake Starnberg: the former monastery of St: Augustine monks, now home to Benedictine nuns. Keywords: Catholic church, parkland, onion dome
PMR020K-13 Romania, Moldavia, Sihastru: High and isolated on a mountainside, the Hermitage church of Danilo Sihastru ("Hermit Daniel") above the Secu Valley, was built and is maintained by four Orthodox monks. Keywords: monastery, religion, Christian, Carpathian Mountains
PMR008K-07 Romania, Moldavia, Neamt: Romanian Orthodox monk (right) in his room at Neamt Monastery with visiting Orthodox priest from Wales, with collection of icons behind. Keywords: religion, Christian
PMR008K-06 Romania, Moldavia, Neamt: Romanian Orthodox monk (right) in his room at Neamt Monastery with visiting Orthodox priest from Wales. Keywords: religion, Christianity
PMR043K-36 Russia, Karelia, Goritzi: Kirillo-Byelozerskii Monastery, founded in 1397, is the second largest in Russia. Only two monks are at present (2003) resident. The monastery contains an important collection of icons and freskos.
PMR041K-09 Monk Antonius with relatives in the grounds of Neamt Monastery. Keywords: Orthodox monks, Orthodox monasteries
PMR040K-36 Romania, Moldavia: Monk Antonius with relations, in the grounds of Neamt Monastery. Keywords: Orthodox monasteries, Orthodox monks
PMR040K-35 A member of the next generation of monks? (In the grounds of Neamt Monastery). Keywords: Orthodox monasteries, Orthodox monks, young Romanian boy
PMR040K-34 Romania, Moldavia: Monk Antonius with relations, in the grounds of Neamt Monastery. Keywords: Orthodox monasteries, Orthodox monks
PMR040K-33 Romania, Moldavia: One of the older residents of Neamt Monastery. Keywords: Orthodox monasteries, Orthodox monks
PMR040K-32 Romania, Moldavia: One of the older residents of Neamt Monastery. Keywords: Orthodox monasteries, Orthodox monks
PMR063K-15 Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo, Preobrashenski Monastery: living accommodation for the monks, with a collection of bells, sounding boards and agricultural implements on display.
PMR063K-14 Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo, Preobrashenski Monastery: living accommodation for the monks, with well in the foreground.
PMR399-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Othodox monk, with Neuschwanstein Castle in the background. Keywords: alpine, priest, Christian, cassock
PMR367-07 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of six gateways guarded by pairs of giant sentries or "yaks", with a group of Buddhist monks crossing the courtyard. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR545-8 Moldavia, Sihastria Monastery in the Secu Valley: bell tower with part of the monks' quarters on the left. Keywords: monastery, onion dome, seclusion, isolation, self dedication, worship
PMR545-10 Moldavia: high and isolated on a mountainside, the hermitage Danilo Sihastru ("Hermit Daniel"), built and maintained by four Orthodox monks. Keywords: monastery, seclusion, isolation, self dedication, worship
PMR686-04 Laos, Vientiane: entrance to the monks' accommodation, Wat Chan. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR686-03 Laos, Vientiane: monks' quarters in Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan, with two nagas guarding the entrance to the sim. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR684-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bernried on Lake Starnberg: church of the monastery of the former Augustine Prebendary Monks, founded in 1121 by Duke Otto von Valley, seculariized in 1803, and now used for church administration. Keywords: Catholic, Baroque, onion dome
PMR678-09 Mongolia, Töv: Mandshir Khiid, a monastery of 350 monks, now in the Bogdkhan Strictly Protected Area, was destroyed on Stalin's orders in 1937, but one temple has been rebuilt as a museum. Ruins of the adobe walls of the former assembly hall of the monastery. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR678-08 Mongolia, Töv: Mandshir Khiid, a monastery of 350 monks, now in the Bogdkhan Strictly Protected Area, was destroyed on Stalin's orders in 1937, but one temple has been rebuilt as a museum. Buddhist stele in the Foreground. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR674-08 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: Erdene Zuu Khiid (Monastery) is Mongolia's oldest monastery, founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan. It contained up to 100 temples within its walls as well as numerous gers. Perhaps 1000 monks were in residence at its peak. With the exception of three temples, the monastery was laid waste in the Stalinist purges of 1937, and the monks dispersed or killed. Since 1990 it has resumed its religious role. This picture: one of the three remaining temples in the grounds, dedicated to the childhood of Buddha. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism, Buddhist
PMR674-07 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: Erdene Zuu Khiid (Monastery) is Mongolia's oldest monastery, founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan. It contained up to 100 temples within its walls as well as numerous gers. Perhaps 1000 monks were in residence at its peak. With the exception of three temples, the monastery was laid waste in the Stalinist purges of 1937, and the monks dispersed or killed. Since 1990 it has resumed its religious role. This picture: a row of prayer wheels in the grounds. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR674-06 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: Erdene Zuu Khiid (Monastery) is Mongolia's oldest monastery, founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan. It contained up to 100 temples within its walls as well as numerous gers. Perhaps 1000 monks were in residence at its peak. With the exception of three temples, the monastery was laid waste in the Stalinist purges of 1937, and the monks dispersed or killed. Since 1990 it has resumed its religious role. This picture: the Golden Prayer Stupa (1799) surmounted by the flame symbol, in the grounds. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism, Buddhist, Buddhism
PMR629-11 Tunisia, Sousse: the "Ribat", a fortified barrack for Islamic monk-soldiers, built ca. 800 AD by the Aghlabids, with look-out tower to spot approaching raiders. Keywords: castle, fortress, fortifications, historic, heritage
PMR614-03 Bulgaria: Batchkovo Monastery, in the Rodopi Mountains, was founded in the 12th century but several times rebuilt. It is the second largest and most important monastery in Bulgaria. View of the columned entry porch, decorated with frescoes, with the monastery church behind. Keywords: religious building, Orthodox church, Byzantine style, monks, retreat
PMR614-02 Bulgaria: Batchkovo Monastery, in the Rodopi Mountains, was founded in the 12th century but several times rebuilt. It is the second largest and most important monastery in Bulgaria. View of the Byzantine-style church and colourful flower gardens. Keywords: religious building, retreat, monks, Byzantine style, Orthodox church
PMR613-02 Bulgaria: Preobrashenski ("Transfiguration") Monastery sits high on the rim of the Yantra Valley, about 6 kilometres north of Veliko Tarnovo facing a convent on the opposite side. Main entrance. Keywords: religious building, Orthodox monastery, monks, retreat
PMR613-01 Bulgaria: Preobrashenski ("Transfiguration") Monastery sits high on the rim of the Yantra Valley, about 6 kilometres north of Veliko Tarnovo facing a convent on the opposite side. Part of the living quarters. Keywords: religious building, retreat, monks, Orthodox monastery
PMR609-11 Romania, Moldavia, Petru Voda: The 20th century monastery at Petru Voda seen through the traditional decorated gateway arch. Keywords: Orthodox church, religious architecture, Romanian architecture, religious building, monks
PMR609-10 Romania, Moldavia, Petru Voda: The 20th century monastery at Petru Voda painted with the traditional age-old frescoes. Keywords: Orthodox church, religious building, Romanian architecture, religious architecture, monks
PMR609-09 Romania, Moldavia, Durau: The Orthodox monastery at Durau, with frescoes in the gateway arch Keywords: Orthodox church, religious building, Romanian architecture, religious architecture, monks
PMR580-08 Russia, Goritzi: Monks' quarters in the Kirillo-Byelozerski Monastery, founded in 1397, the second largest in Russia. Only two monks were in residence in 2003.

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