Early morning at Hemis monks heading to the prayer hall. Hemis, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India. On the fabric screen at the entrance is the Dharmachakra - a typical Dharma Wheel with eight spokes - representing the Eightfold Path - The oldest, universal symbol for Buddhism.

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Location: India, Ladakh, Hemis, Hemis monastery
Photo credit: © J Marshall / Alamy / Afripics
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