What is the true art of living? Sidestepping western complexity for a while, this question propelled Michel forward as he embarked on a journey that saw him drifting the world as aimlessly as a leaf in the wind. Fueled by teachings received in Japan, Tibet and India, his stories and photography are the reflections of a man in pursuit of that which is Universal about us, rather than personal.
Photo-essay: SACRED DESTINATIONS: BOUDHANATH STUPA
I found myself in Boudha, Nepal–a small outskirt of the country’s capital Kathmandu. The town is entirely built around its iconic center point—the great white stupa called Boudhanath. For centuries, Boudhanath has been one of the biggest destinations of spiritual pilgrimage.
Photography by Michel Fijn
Read more about Michel’s personal thoughts and reflections during this journey.
Author: Michel Fijn
Author: Michel Fijn
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