Buddha Eyes Explained: The Eyes on Nepal’s Stupas (2026)
They watch over all of Nepal. Painted on the golden towers of Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, and stupas across the country, a pair of giant eyes gazes out in every direction. Calm. Knowing. Slightly hypnotic. These are the Buddha Eyes one of Nepal’s most recognisable symbols. You’ll see them on postcards, souvenirs, and a thousand travel photos. But what do they actually…