Buddhism was founded somewhere between the 6th and 4th century B.C., and today it’s practiced by over 500 million people around the world. The Buddhist temples are made to assist meditation and every temple is a unique story. Here are few beautiful temples you’ll love to visit.
Wat Rong Khun, Thailand
Perhaps one of the most unusual Buddhist temples is located in Thailand. The Thai painter Chalermchai Kostipipat is founder and the designer of this all-white temple. It’s covered with mirror mosaics, and even though there are representations of Michael Jackson and Hello Kitty in the interior in the main temple, the temple still goes by the traditional rules.
Kye Gompa, India
At 13,668 feet above sea level, placed in the Hymalayas is Kye Gompa, a temple more than 1,000 years old. This temple has been the target of many armies and hit by fires and earthquakes. Nevertheless, it survived and attracts lot of visitors every year.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Stretched out on 401 acres, Angkor Wat is the biggest religious structure in history. Before being a temple to Theravada Buddhism, it was temple dedicated to the Hindu God Vishu and a highly visited megacity.