Today we"re in Kathmandu, Nepal, where the Boudhanath stupa stands out against the skyline. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the stupa is on the ancient trade route from Tibet—traders have rested and offered prayers here for centuries. Like all stupas, Boudhanath is a mound-like structure containing relics. It was first built sometime after the 600s, when Buddhism was first spreading through Tibet and Nepal. It"s long been a major pilgrimage site for Buddhists, and is said to entomb the remains of Kassapa Buddha, one of the 29 named ancient Buddhas.
Harvest season begins
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Books for children of all ages
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East River crossing
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When science looks like magic
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Goats don t grow on trees
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Citizenship Day and Constitution Day
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Welcome to the Hoh
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Celebrating the International Day of Forests
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King of the dinosaurs
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National Mushroom Month
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A crested partridge
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Travel Sunday: Sintra, Portugal
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Bellissima!
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A crane for good luck in today’s big game
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Tree of many colors
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Snow on the temple
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’Chess on ice’