In the dimming light of dusk at the Bouddha Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, a Buddhist monk dressed in a traditional kasaya lights a candle at a stand. This sacred site, one of the holiest for Buddhists, has been a place of pilgrimage and meditation for centuries, and its iconic stupa serves as a symbol of enlightenment and compassion. Against this backdrop, the simple act of lighting a candle takes on a profound and deeply spiritual significance.