monastery

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Another resident who also spoke on condition of anonymity said that the monk was killed together with his relatives at the house near the monastery.

From Seattle Times

Until now, the more than 650 pieces - including tapestries, sculptures, armour, and jewels - were kept in palaces and monasteries across the country.

From Reuters

A funeral ceremony on Monday morning will be followed by a cremation at a monastery on the city's Lantau Island.

From Reuters

On a trek in the Khumbu region of Mount Everest, Row writes of visiting the Thyangboche monastery - "the first visit of an Indian woman" - and the pleasure of seeing Mount Everest every day.

From BBC

More than 100 soldiers marched into one of Mobye’s villages on May 27, arresting about 100 residents, most of whom were released after being detained for a few days in two Buddhist monasteries.

From Seattle Times