Historical photo of four people standing outside a brick building, with a caption about the first 'In the Footsteps of the Buddha' pilgrimage led by Shantum Seth.
A circular stone water fountain with two sections, decorated with colorful flowers floating on the water, located at Bodhgaya, titled 'The Buddha's Footprints'.
Sunset over Vulture Peak in Rajgir with colorful sky and silhouette of mountains.
Group of people standing around a memorial shrine for Mahatma Gandhi in New Delhi, with a carved stone plaque and railing, on a misty day.
A pond filled with pink water lilies and lily pads, with trees and a fence in the background.
A singing bowl resting on a padded cushion, with two large green leaves in front, a sheet of paper, and a wooden mallet nearby, set outdoors on the ground.
Group of people posing together outdoors with a building in the background, some wearing casual attire, others with accessories, smiling for the photo.
Boats docked along the river and steps leading up to a busy shoreline with tents and people in Varanasi
Multiple small floating lights on the Ganges River at Varanasi during dusk or evening.
Two women having a conversation while seated at Pathankot Railway Station.
Close-up of Bodhi tree leaves and branches against a blue sky.
Group of diverse people at Bodhgaya, some seated and some standing, with colorful decorations and temple architecture in the background, representing the Zen Center of Los Angeles.
A group of diverse people posing outdoors for a photo, some standing and some kneeling, with a caption "Institute of Noetic Sciences group" at the bottom.
Close-up of the 80-foot Buddha statue at Dajokyo Temple in Bodhgaya, showing its serene face and detailed robes.
A large, ancient brick stupa called Dhamek Stupa at Sarnath, with a pathway and some visitors walking nearby.
People sitting in a circle meditating near the walking meditation path of Buddha at Bodhgaya, India, with prayer flags and offerings in the background.
Dense bamboo grove with tall stalks and some green leaves in Rajgir.
Two men posing outdoors, one with a walking stick, in front of a rocky hillside and trees, with sunlight filtering through.
Statue of Gandhi leading the Salt March in New Delhi, India.
Colorful illustration of Green Tara, a Buddhist deity, sitting on a lotus throne with one leg extended and the other bent, surrounded by flowers and a halo.
A group of people sitting on mats under a large tree, engaged in storytelling at Kapilavastu, with some participants listening and others participating, and a few people in the background.
Close-up of a dragon sculpture's head with an open mouth and a hanging bell, atop a decorative structure with ornate carvings, against an overcast sky, labeled 'Dharamsala'.
Group of people standing on a mountain path with scenic view in the background, heading to Vulture Peak in Rajgir.
Ancient Indian mural depicting a group of women and men in traditional attire, inside the Ajanta Caves.
A group of fishermen in a boat heading out to sea through the water.
A crowded street scene with multiple cycle rickshaws and people walking or riding bicycles, seen from behind.
An older man wearing a straw hat and glasses shows a camera to a group of children outdoors, with trees and mountains in the background.
Three men are standing in a room filled with bookshelves. One man, dressed in a blue shirt, is speaking with hand gestures. The other man, in a brown jacket, is holding a glass. The third person, a young man, is listening. The room has a dark wooden
Close-up of an elderly man with dark skin, white beard, and traditional attire, including a turban and yellow markings on his forehead, in Kushinagar, India.
A student in a purple jacket works on a large, colorful Buddhist thangka painting in a studio, with windows and art supplies visible around.
Group of nine diverse people, including monks and pilgrims, posing outdoors in front of flowering bushes, with a man in traditional attire and a cap sitting in the front row, December 1994.
Person sitting cross-legged in meditation pose with hands resting on lap, wearing loose clothing, with a singing bowl and cushion in front.
The image shows a temple partially submerged in water, giving the appearance of sinking, with people on the steps and nearby structures around the water in Varanasi.
A group of people sitting on mats outdoors under trees, with a monk in orange robes standing in front, offering incense during a mindfulness training session.
The Taj Mahal in Agra, a white marble mausoleum with a large central dome and four minarets at each corner, surrounded by gardens and visitors.
Ancient stone Buddha head sculpture from 5th century AD, New Delhi.
A line of young Buddhist monks walking along a dirt road carrying alms bowls, with some wearing orange robes and others in dark brown robes, under a partly cloudy sky.
A small replica of a stupa with a dome, surrounded by a wooden railing, with a glowing light inside, labeled 'Relics of the Buddha at Patna'.
A dark-colored Buddha statue in a seated meditation pose, with one hand touching the earth, displayed against a plain background.
Colorful interior wall of a Buddhist temple in Dharamsala with murals of monks and decorative patterns.
A man walking down the steps of the Indo-Japanese Temple at Kushinagar, which has a large brick-domed structure with flags on either side and a polished black border with the caption.
A man dressed in traditional clothing crouching on the grass beside two cobras with a background of trees and grass.
A group of tourists standing in front of an ancient brick monument with stairs and people on top, taken in December 1995 in Nalanda.
A group of ten people sitting and standing on a green mat outdoors near a decorated platform with flowers and flags, with mountains in the background, during daytime.
Group of people posing outdoors under a large tree, with a mix of men and women smiling, in casual attire. Caption reads 'Reitberg Museum Switzerland group.'
A shrine at Vulture Peak, Rajgir, decorated with marigold flower garlands, colorful cloth, and various religious items, including a framed picture and offerings, set against a stone wall with trees in the background.
Ancient carved stone sculpture depicting two hands in a teaching pose, with one hand holding the other in a supporting gesture.
Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya at dusk, with a tall central spire, surrounding smaller structures, and people gathered around in the foreground.
A group of diverse people gathered outdoors, planting a tree in the soil, with one woman actively placing the tree into the ground. The scene appears to be a community or environmental event.
The Red Fort in New Delhi, India, built with red sandstone, featuring domed towers, arches, and a central courtyard, with a flag flying on a flagpole.
Two monks dressed in orange robes sitting on the ground, praying or meditating near a brick wall with a cow lying in the background, at the Jeta Grove in Sravasti.
A religious or ceremonial setup under the Bodhi Tree in Bodhgaya, India, with an ornate canopy, flowers, and religious artifacts, indicating a spiritual or cultural ritual.
Two children leading a herd of goats through a dirt path surrounded by trees, with adults walking behind carrying plants or foliage, in a rural setting during daylight.
Stone statue of Buddha from the 5th century AD at Sarnath, depicted in a seated meditation pose with hands in a prayer gesture.
A tall brick chimney standing behind a decorative metal fence adorned with colorful prayer flags. Clear blue sky in the background.
An outdoor gathering at Maitri Mandir in Auroville, with people sitting on steps watching a large, golden, dome-shaped structure with a fire burning in front of it during dusk or evening.
A man is helping a water buffalo standing in a shallow river while other water buffaloes are swimming nearby.
Children carrying a figure of the Goddess Saraswati, the Goddess of Learning, to a shrine in a rural area.
Ancient rock-cut cave with carved stone elephants and steps, with visitors exploring the site.
A houseboat on calm water with lush green palm trees in the background, Kerala backwaters, India.
A small green plant growing among rocks
Colorful detailed sculptures of Hindu deities and mythological figures adorn the exterior of Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, showcasing intricate craftsmanship.
Multiple colorful prayer flags hanging outdoors with trees and sky in the background.
Two Sarus Cranes standing in a grassy field with a yellow flowering plant in the background.
A young person sitting on a rocky surface, smiling and holding a toothbrush in their hand, with a clear blue sky in the background. The caption reads 'Smiling Buddha'.
Four children with bright smiles standing outdoors near water and trees, one girl holding a small object, all looking happy.
Ornamental fence around Mannarshala Snake Temple in Kerala, decorated with numerous small snake sculptures.
A group of five people standing together outside a building, smiling at the camera. They are identified as Shantum with Bob and Nena Thurman, Steve Batchlor, and Allan Badiner.
Group of people sitting outdoors at a truck stop on Christmas Day, with a bus visible in the background.
Two men sitting on the grass under a large tree, engaged in conversation in a park or garden setting.
Close-up of an ornate, gold-colored, glass-encased lantern or chandelier fixture hanging from a ceiling with decorative trim, inside a room with stone walls.
A man in a black outfit with a white scarf holding a microphone stands in front of a large tree with electrical and decorative adornments, on a brick pathway.
Group of people sitting and lying outdoors under a large tree in a park-like setting, some resting and listening.
Sunlight passing through decorative lattice holes creates intricate shadow patterns on marble walls and artwork.
Person walking with a pink umbrella, wearing black top and yellow-orange pants, against a rocky background.
A dark interior space with stone pillars, leading to a brighter area with ancient stone sculpture of two figures in the background.
Three people walk along a riverbank under a large bridge, with boats floating nearby.
Remnants of a spiritual or religious ceremony along a riverbank, featuring cloth and bamboo sticks, with a burning fire and ash in the background.
People bathing and gathering on steps along a riverbank with boats docked nearby in India.
A group of people dressed in white walking outdoors in a park with lush green trees and bushes, some carrying umbrellas and bags, under bright sunlight.