Butter Lamp Collection

Buddhist butter lamp, Leh, Ladakh, India

Butter lamps lit in Mongar Dzong (monastery), built in the 1930s, one of Bhutans newest dzongs, built without plans or nails, Bhutan, Asia

Old woman lighting butter lamps in front of Buddha statues draped with new silk scarves, in a small temple, at the Boudha or Bodhnath stupa, Tibetan New Year (Lhosar), Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Old woman lighting butter lamps in a small temple on the north side of Boudha or Bodhnath stupa, Tibetan New Year (Lhosar), Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Man lights butter lamps in the early morning inside the Buddhist Deva Dharma Mahavihar temple on the edge of Swayambhunath (Swayambhu) (Monkey Temple) stupa on a hill above Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

A monk lights butter lamps on gilded shrine at base of stupa at dawn, Swayambhunath (Swayambhu) (Monkey Temple) Buddhist stupa on a hill overlooking Kathmandu, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nepal, Asia

Monks light butter lamps on an auspicious night, Boudha stupa, Bodhnath, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

People selling butter candles to believers opposite the main stupa at Bodnath, Katmandu, Nepal

Candles, Lhosar (Tibetan and Sherpa New Year festival), Bodhnath, Bagmati, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Pilgrims pour melting butter from their lamps into the yak butter lamps in the monastery, topping them up continually, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Panorama of Tibetan Buddhist chapel at Drepung monastery, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Woman adding yak butter from her butter lamp to those in the Buddhist temple, Meru Nyingba monastery, Bharkor, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

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In the serene land of Leh, Ladakh, India, a Buddhist butter lamp flickers with divine radiance. Its gentle glow illuminates the path to enlightenment and symbolizes the eternal flame of wisdom. At Mongar Dzong in Bhutan, one of the country's newest dzongs built in the 1930s they can kindled by devoted monks. The warm light dances upon ancient walls as prayers for peace and prosperity fill the air. In a small temple nestled amidst tranquil surroundings, an old woman reverently lights butter lamps before a majestic Buddha statue. Her weathered hands hold sacred knowledge passed down through generations. As dawn breaks its golden hues over distant horizons, a man diligently ignites butter lamps inside his humble abode. The soft illumination creates an ethereal ambiance that fills his heart with tranquility and devotion. On auspicious nights under starlit skies, monks gather to illuminate gilded shrines at the base of stupas. Their rhythmic movements echo centuries-old rituals that connect them to their spiritual heritage. In bustling markets across Tibet and China's Lhasa region, believers purchase intricately crafted butter candles from vendors who understand their significance. These candles become vessels for hopes and aspirations as they burn brightly in homes and temples alike. During Lhosar - Tibetan and Sherpa New Year festival - Meru Nyingba monastery comes alive with vibrant celebrations. Pilgrims pour melting butter from their personal lamps into yak-butter-filled lanterns within monastic halls; this act represents offering light to dispel darkness from their lives. The mesmerizing beauty of these Buddhist butter lamps transcends borders and cultures. They serve as beacons of faith, guiding souls towards inner peace while honoring ancient traditions that continue to thrive even in our modern world.