PFH1190349: Thailand: A scene from the Ramakien (Ramayana) murals, Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190405: Thailand: Chinese guardian statues at a gateway to the Phra Si Sanphet Chedi, Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190426: Thailand: Brick prang, Prang Si Thep (11th - 12th century CE), Si Thep Historical Park, Phetchabun Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190435: Thailand: The Khmer style Phra Prang (one of four around the main ubosot), Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190450: Thailand: 19th century diagram placed during the reign of Rama III (1787 - 1851) showing the body's acupressure points, Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190500: China: Prayer wheels, Puning Temple (P?níng Sì) or Temple of Universal Peace, Chengde, Hebei Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190513: China: 'Heart Locks' used by visitors to 'lock their hearts with the Buddha' and also sometimes known as 'Locks of Love', lead up a staircase at the top end of the Puning Temple (P?níng Sì) or Temple of Universal Peace, Chengde, Hebei Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185228: Thailand: Burmese-style viharn, Wat Nong Kham (Pa O temple), Chiang Mai, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185231: Thailand: Delicate black jade Buddha inage in the viharn at Wat Nong Kham (Pa O temple), Chiang Mai, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185294: Taiwan: Honour Guard, National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine (Zhong Lie Ci) Taipei / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185303: Thailand: The main chedi and ubosot at Wat Phra Singh, Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand c.1990 / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185372: Thailand: Reclining Buddha statue at Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185394: China: Baochu Pagoda on Precious Stone Hill overlooking Xi Hu (West Lake), Hangzhou / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185408: China: Paifang gateway near Yue Fei Mu or Mausoleum of General Yue Fei, Hangzhou / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185419: China: Bells hang from the eaves of Leifeng Pagoda overlooking Xi Hu (West Lake), Hangzhou / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185425: China: Liuhe Ta or Six Harmonies Pagoda, Hangzhou / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185460: Vietnam: Detail on one of the Nine Dynastic Urns in front of the Hien Lam Pavilion, The Imperial City, The Citadel, Hue / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185546: Thailand: Roof of the mondop (pavilion for public rituals) at Wat Salaeng, Ban Chom Khwan, Amphoe Long, Phrae Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185558: Thailand: Lampang Railway Station, Lampang, Lampang Province, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185580: Thailand: Ubosot (ordination hall) and chedi, Wat Na Luang, Ban Chom Khwan, Amphoe Long, Phrae Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185603: Thailand: Temporary Buddha shrine used during the annual Loy Krathong festival, Wat Saen Fang, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185648: Thailand: The main chedi at Wat Chiang Yeun, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185657: Thailand: Fasting monk figure at Wat Ku Tao, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185694: Thailand: Buddha statue under a bodhi tree in the grounds of 15th century Wat Jet Yot, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185721: India: Painting of Jews landing at Kodungallur (Cranganore) in the 4th century CE, Paradesi Synagogue (aka Cochin Jewish Synagogue or the Mattancherry Synagogue), Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, South India / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185733: China: Typical Taoist god figure, Yuxu Taoist temple in the grounds of the Opium War Museum, Humen, Guangdong Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185777: China: Kitchen area with family shrine on the floor in a traditional Chinese home in the recreated village within the Dr. Sun Yatsen Residence Museum, Cuiheng, Guangdong Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185793: Thailand: The bronze Phra Chao Phala Lakhaeng Buddha image in the viharn at Wat Hua Wiang, Mae Hong Son, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185833: Thailand: Late afternoon light on Wat Chong Kham (Jong Kham) and Wat Chong Klang (Jong Klang) across Chong Kham (Jong Kham) Lake, Mae Hong Son, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185836: Thailand: Late afternoon light on Wat Chong Kham (Jong Kham) and Wat Chong Klang (Jong Klang) across Chong Kham (Jong Kham) Lake, Mae Hong Son, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185842: Thailand: A small Buddha image in front of the 'Luang Pho To' Shan-style Buddha at Wat Chong Kham (Jong Kham), Mae Hong Son / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185854: Thailand: Shan horseman and attendants above the door to the ubosot at Wat Chong Kham (Jong Kham), Mae Hong Son / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185860: Thailand: The main chedi at Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu, Mae Hong Son, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185863: Thailand: The Shan / Burmese-style Wat Suwanarangsi temple, Mae Sariang, Mae Hong Son Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185890: China: Confucius statue at the entrance to the Chen Family Temple (Chenjia Si), Guangzhou, Guangdong Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185896: China: Lanterns, Chen Family Temple (Chenjia Si), Guangzhou, Guangdong Province / Bridgeman Images