Buddhist shrines

Temples housing relics

Buddhist shrines are structures or spaces dedicated to Buddhist worship and devotion, housing sacred objects such as relics, statues, or scriptures.

They range from elaborate temple complexes to simple roadside monuments.

A stupa—a dome-shaped structure containing relics—is the oldest form.

Shrines serve as focal points for prayer, meditation, and offerings: Visitors left flowers at the Buddhist shrine.

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