jokhang The Jokhang Temple in Lhasa is the most important sacred site in Tibetan Buddhism attracting thousands of pilgrims each year. The temple was constructed by King Songtsän Gampo in the 7th century. The Mongols sacked the Jokhang temple several times but the building survived. Today the
Emerald Buddha The Wat Phra Kaew or Temple of the Emerald Buddha is a famous temple in Bangkok, located within the grounds of the Grand Palace. The main building is the central ubosoth, which houses The Emerald Buddha. A jade statue adorned in gold clothing it is one of the oldest and
Somphop nithipachit Wat Arun, known as the Temple of Dawn, derives its name from the Hindu god Aruna, personified as the rising sun. Its impressive 230ft (70m) spire is one of Bangkok’s most famous landmarks, especially when lit at night along the Chao Praya River.
Haeinsa Temple Haeinsa (Temple of Reflection on a Smooth Sea) is one of the most important Buddhist temples in South Korea. The temple was first built in 802 and rebuilt in the 19th century after Haiensa was burned down in a fire in 1817. The temple’s greatest treasure however, a complete copy
tripitok In the late morning light, the Lamar Para temple grounds seem exceptionally still. A large wooden building, painted black and adorned with ornate wooden carvings, hovers on stilts above the temple grounds. The sun illuminates a path to two other buildings, each a large wooden structure
Add caption This place is named Cox's Bazar Ramu Vyarvya Bhavna Kendra, Bhuban Shanti is situated on the statue of the 100-foot lion, Satya Gostam Bodd. It was founded in 2012. Many people from abroad visit this temple every day to visit. Here is the statue of 100 feet lioness Shanya Gautama Buddhist.. Add
