swyambhunath temple

The Swaymbhunath stupa is located in the heart of the Kathmandu valley situated at the top of a hill, west of the city. The stupa is also known as monkey temple because monkeys are seen all over the premises and surroundings. The stupa is said to be self-originated which can be understood by the origination of sublime-trees found on the hill with many varieties. It was found back dating to Licchavi period which is collaborated among different sacred sites followed by Newari Buddhist relying upon mythological history joining with day - to - day religious practice whereas Tibetans and followers of Tibetan Buddhism has kept first priority here. The surrounding around the shrine consists of many souvenir and art shops , restaurants and hostels for the nuns and Lamas who stay there and perform prayers and recite the Tripitak, the holy book of Buddhists.

There are 365 stairways which directly leads to the platform of stupa starting from easy foot bringing up to the golden hill of shrine. The location which is called Swayambunath actually comes from the plantation of lotus plant which miraculously blossomed into shining and brightening developed/planted by previous Buddha where many saints being visited and for its self-existence. Its history also keeps a miraculous record of plant being radiated with shining lights glooming around the valley blooming the surrounding around the valley. The stupa also has many prayer wheels around which are spinned by reciting om mane padme hun.

The stupa is a massive white dome with 13 stage spires on its top. The stage below the spire has the art representing eyes of Buddha on all four sides ;seeing from all perspectives.  The two eyes signify empathy and knowledge. Whereas, there is no nose between the eyes but instead represents the number one in the Nepali alphabet, signifying that the single way of getting enlightenment is one and only through observing self and knowing reality of existence. Above each pair of eyes in different sides there is another eye situated between two eyes also known as third eye, signifying the wisdom of looking within. There are no ears shown because it is said that Buddha is not interested in hearing prayers with motive of praising an enlightened because it's present on every living beings.