Buddhist temples
Eastern meditation halls
Buddhist temples are places of worship and meditation in Buddhism, housing images of the Buddha and serving as centers for religious practice and community gathering.
Architecture varies dramatically by region—from the pagodas of East Asia to the stupas of Southeast Asia to the monasteries of Tibet.
Many function as active monasteries where monks or nuns reside: We visited several Buddhist temples in Kyoto.
Unlike churches, temples often welcome visitors for meditation regardless of faith.
- pagodaTiered Asian temple tower
- stupaBuddhist relic monument
- monasteryReligious seclusion dwelling
- meditation hallRoom for contemplative practice
- zen gardenMeditative landscape of stone
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