World Peace Pagoda
The striking white World Peace Pagoda built by Japanese Buddhist monks in Lumbini.
The World Peace Pagoda (Shanti Stupa) is a magnificent gleaming white monument that stands at the northern edge of the Lumbini complex. Built by the Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist monks of Japan, it features four golden statues of Buddha on each of its four sides — representing the birth, enlightenment, first teaching, and final nirvana of the Buddha. The pagoda serves as a symbol of global peace and harmony, attracting pilgrims and tourists from across the globe.