Front facade of the Buddhist Matepani Gumba monastery in Pokhara, Nepal

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POKHARA, NEPAL - CIRCA SEPTEMBER 2013: Front facade of the Buddhist Matepani Gumba monastery in Pokhara circa September 2013. The monks practice Kagyu, which is a type of Tibetan Buddhism. Young monks come from all over Nepal to study here. The monastery is situated on a small hill a few kilometers from Pokhara and is a very welcoming place.

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Location: Buddhist Matepani Gumba monastery, Pokhara, Nepal
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