One of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal and a center of Tibetan Buddhism. The all-seeing eyes of Buddha gaze in all four directions from the massive whitewashed dome.
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Historical Background
Built in the 14th century, Boudhanath has been a major center for Tibetan Buddhism since the 5th century. After the Chinese occupation of Tibet in 1959, thousands of Tibetan refugees settled around the stupa, preserving their culture here.
Legends & Mythology
Legend says that a poor woman requested permission to build a stupa. The king reluctantly agreed, saying she could have as much land as a buffalo hide could cover. The clever woman cut the hide into thin strips and encircled a large area — enough for the
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