The Nepalese Caitya : 1500 Years of Buddhist Votive Architecture in the Kathmandu Valley Tibetan potala gate Moonstone is an elegant stone

Moonstone is an elegant stone that is in milky moon color with rays of purple

the second Dhyani Buddha

while its ornate jewelry adds a touch of opulence to any space

elevating its beauty to new heights

The Nepalese Caitya : 1500 Years of Buddhist Votive Architecture in the Kathmandu Valley Tibetan potala gate Moonstone is an elegant stoneI have been acquainted with the activities of Niels Gutschow for almost twenty years now, and greatly admire the energetic field work which forms the basis for all his publications. This volume is no exception. It contains hundreds of beautifully executed measured drawings and finely printed photographs of never, or hardly ever studied monuments in the Kathmandu Valley. The attention to smaller features, usually overlooked in larger architectural