In pictures: Samye Ling monastery

Monks walk past the temple of the Samye Ling Buddhist Monastery and Tibetan Centre near the village of Eskdalemuir

The centre is the largest of its kind in the western hemisphere, with the temple fitting up to 500 people

A monk prepares for prayers on the 40th anniversary of the temple's opening

A member of the community prays inside the temple. Kagyu Samye Ling is open to people of all faiths and religions

A look is shared during prayer. The centre is a base for the preservation of Tibetan Buddhism, arts, medicine and culture

Musical instruments being used during prayers

The temple took 10 years to construct and there are still plans to expand

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