Bhutan's enchanting monasteries, including Taktshang Monastery on a cliff in Paro Valley and Punakha Dzong at the confluence of rivers, offer serene escapes into Buddhist traditions and spiritual life ...

The monastery is considered the spiritual home of the Russian Orthodox Church and has over 300 resident monks. Photo: LORI/LEGION-MEDIA Novodevichy Convent is one of Moscow’s most beautiful ...

The beautiful monastery enshrines a golden stupa which ... It houses religious art objects and some of the world’s most unique religious scriptures. ALSO READ 5 best monasteries to stay in ...