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 SongtsÃĪn Gampo in the 7th century. The Mongols sacked the Jokhang temple several times but the building survived. Today the temple complex covers an area of about 25,000 square meters.
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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 most famous Buddha statues in the world.
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- 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.
