Buddhist temple - Wikipedia
WEBA Buddhist temple or Buddhist monastery is the place of worship for Buddhists, the followers of Buddhism. They include the structures called vihara, chaitya, stupa, wat and pagoda in different regions and languages. Temples in Buddhism represent the pure land or pure environment of a Buddha.
Mahabodhi Temple - Wikipedia
WEBThe Mahabodhi Temple (literally: "Great Awakening Temple") or the Mahābodhi Mahāvihāra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an ancient, but restored Buddhist temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India, marking the location where the Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. [1]
20 beautiful Buddhist temples around the world - National …
WEBJun 10, 2019 · From the sprawling stone structures at Angkor Wat to the cliffside temples of Tiger’s Nest, here are 20 Buddhist temples worth a visit.
Eleven Famous and Fabulous Buddhist Temples - Learn Religions
WEBMar 8, 2017 · These eleven temples are among the most legendary in Buddhist history, including Shaolin, Angkor Wat, and the Temple of the Tooth.
Borobudur - World History Encyclopedia
WEBSep 21, 2018 · The Temple of Borobudur or sometimes "Barabudur" is a Mahayana Buddhist temple located close to Muntilan on the island of Java in Indonesia. Built during the rule of the Sailendra Dynasty (c. 650-1025 CE), Borobudur remains the world's largest Buddhist temple.
Bodh Gaya - Wikipedia
WEBBodh Gayā is a religious site and place of pilgrimage associated with the Mahabodhi Temple complex, situated in the Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous for being the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment (Pali: bodhi) under what became known as the Bodhi Tree. [2]
Bodh Gaya: The Site of the Buddha’s Enlightenment
WEBAs the place where the Buddha attained enlightenment, Bodh Gaya appears to have become a significant place for Buddhists soon after the death of the Buddha and the formation of the Buddhist community of monks and nuns (Sanskrit, sangha) and lay people.
Borobudur Temple Compounds -- World Heritage Site
WEBNov 15, 2010 · The world’s largest Buddhist monument draws pilgrims from around Southeast Asia to a remote hilltop in central Java, surrounded by lush green vegetation and ringed by volcanoes—one of which...
Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi | World Heritage Journeys Buddha
WEBHere at Sanchi, you can see the greatest tribute he built to his new faith – an enormous stupa containing relics of Buddha himself. The intricate carved stone artworks telling historical stories help make the Great Stupa of Sanchi one of …
10 Famous Buddhist Temples (+Map) - Touropia
WEBNov 3, 2023 · The Mahabodhi (Great Enlightenment) Temple is a Buddhist stupa located in Bodh Gaya, India. The main complex contains a descendant of the original Bodhi Tree under which Gautama Buddha gained enlightenment and is the most sacred place in Buddhism. About 250 years after the Buddha attained Enlightenment, Emperor Asoka built a temple at the spot.
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