Buddhist temples

This week’s crazy building is Sulamani Temple in Bagan, Myanmar. This remarkable Buddhist temple was built by the Burmese king Narapatisithu in 1183, over 830 years ago. It rises high above the many pagodas surrounding it, making it one of the most-visited attractions in the region. Tourists soar above the landscape in hot air balloons

Wat Sirintorn Wararam temple in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand. By Korawee Ratchapakdee.

Buddhist Temple, Nam Deng, Laos | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Mahabodhi Temple is one of the most important sites in Buddhism. It was built by the Gupta Empire between the 5th and 6th centuries and sits at the location where Buddha himself is said to have gained enlightenment. It is one of the most spectacular brick structures in India and was very influential in the succeeding architectural periods. Read a little of the history of Mahabodhi Temple and the Gupta Empire and view a selection of photos

Nusantara Sebagai Pusat Pembelajaran Agama Buddha Nusantara, yang sekarang dikenal sebagai Indonesia, memiliki sejarah panjang sebagai pusat pembelajaran agama Buddha, terutama selama era Kerajaan Sriwijaya dan Majapahit. Pada masa-masa tersebut, Nusantara tidak hanya menjadi

The Jade Buddha Temple (玉佛禅寺) is a Buddhist temple in Shanghai, China. As with many modern Chinese Buddhist temples, the current temple draws from both the Pure Land and Chan traditions of Mahayana Buddhism. It was founded in 1882 with two jade Buddha statues imported to Shanghai from Burma.

Mahabodhi Temple

Yonghe Temple tibetan lama temple in Beijing. Tibetan Buddhist monastery,palace. Dongcheng District, Beijing, PRC. Inception 1694.Yonghe Temple (Chinese: 雍和宫, "Palace of Peace and Harmony"), also known as the Yonghe Lamasery, or popularly as the Lama Temple, is a temple and monastery of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism located in Dongcheng District, Beijing, China. The building and artwork of the temple is a combination of Han Chinese and Tibetan styles.

Before leaving China it's only fair I take a drone shot of my all-time favorite temple. Qing Xiu Mountain Buddhist Temple.

What is Koyasan? Nestled high in the mountains of Wakayama is a sacred monastery complex called Koyasan. This area is the birthplace of Shingon Buddhism and was founded in 816 AD by a monk named Ku…

So when we left off telling you about our trip to Japan we had just gotten off the Sumida River water bus at the Akasuka stop. From there we were walking to Sensoji, one of Tokyo's most venerable Buddhist Temples. Alas, it was still raining. The Hozomon Gate above leads into the temple complex. Sensoji's…

Yungang Grottoes: ancient Buddhist temple grottoes near the city of Datong in the Chinese province of Shanxi.

Putuo Zongcheng - A Buddhist temple in Chengde, eastern China. It was built in the 18th century and modeled after the Potala Palace in Tibet. It is one of the largest temples in China and an Unesco World Heritage Site.

Deity dabbling at this mixed-religion temple.. in the middle of the city. Last couple photos at Kuan Im Tng Temple — a Buddhist temple dedicated to Guan Yin. #taoism #buddhism #hinduism #malay

Would you like to visit Sirpur? Read my ultimate guide on the temples of Sirpur Chhattisgarh, a major site of Buddhism in India

From Cambodia to Hawaii, these temples, pagodas, shrines, and wats are as different as they are beautiful.