Close-up of seated Buddha image in preaching pose with Dharmachakra mudra at the Shanti Peace Pagoda, Pokhara, Nepal

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Peace Pagodas have been constructed around the world since World War II to inspire peace for people of all races and creeds, many of which were built under the guidance of Nichidatsu Fujii, a Japanese Buddhist monk and founder of the Nipponzan-Myōhōji Buddhist Order. Shanti Stupa in Pokhara is a popular tourist attraction and provides a panoramic view of the Annapurna range, Pokhara city and Fewa Lake.

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Size: 3712px × 5568px
Location: Nepal
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License: Royalty Free
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