Chinese monks walking around stupa, Wutai Shan, Shanxi, China


They are turning around the giant stupa in Tǎyuàn temple. Many did at least 108 circles but some where walking there all the day. The woman (2nd on the right) did 300!


Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Wutai Shan, Shanxi, China
Photo credit: © Alex Saurel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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