The Great Buddhas of Monywa, Myanmar

While in Monywa, visit not one, but two giant Buddhas—one standing and one lying down. The one lying down, is 90 meters long, making it the largest reclining Buddha in the world and the one standing is 116 meters tall and is known as Laykyun Setkyar.

Giant Buddha, Leshan, China

The Giant Buddha of Leshan resides over the Minjiang, Dadu, and Qingyi rivers in Sichuan province. The statue was carved on the side of a cliff in 713BC, and it wasn’t completed until 90 years later.

The Daibutsu of Kamakura, Japan

Sitting in the south of Japan with his eyes closed while being covered in snow or framed by cherry blossoms, the Daibutsu of Kamakura, has been there since 1252. He even outlived the temple that housed him, which was washed away during a tsunami in the 15th century.

Reclining Buddha, Wat Pho, Bangkok, Thailand

The Wat Pho in Bangkok is home to many Buddhas including this gold-plated Reclining Buddha statue that’s feet are decorated with engraved mother of pearl and soles display the 108 auspicious characteristics of the true Buddha.

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Those who are looking to visit a unique place and discover holy sites in Buddhism need look no further than Lhasa for an incredible and special experience.

The beauty of the city is enough to take your breath away, but when you consider the city’s location at 12,000 feet above sea level, you’ll need to do so even more!

The original home of the Dalai Lama before the figure’s flight to India was the Potala Palace, located in Lhasa. This 17th century palace complex is located on top of a rocky hill and some say that it looks more like a religious fortress.

Another must-see Buddhist site in Lhasa is the Jokhang Temple. The temple contains a shrine to the deity Shakyamuni, and is widely considered by Tibetan Buddhist to be the holiest place in their religion.

If you find yourself in Lhasa, don’t forget to visit Norbulingka as well. These beautiful gardens host a palace which served as the summer residence of the Dalai Lama until the 1950s flight of the figure to India.

Anyone interested in Tibetan Buddhism must put Lhasa at the top of their list. Go as soon as you can!

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The Great Buddhas of Monywa, Myanmar

While in Monywa, visit not one, but two giant Buddhas—one standing and one lying down. The one lying down, is 90 meters long, making it the largest reclining Buddha in the world and the one standing is 116 meters tall and is known as Laykyun Setkyar.

Giant Buddha, Leshan, China

The Giant Buddha of Leshan resides over the Minjiang, Dadu, and Qingyi rivers in Sichuan province. The statue was carved on the side of a cliff in 713BC, and it wasn’t completed until 90 years later.

The Daibutsu of Kamakura, Japan

Sitting in the south of Japan with his eyes closed while being covered in snow or framed by cherry blossoms, the Daibutsu of Kamakura, has been there since 1252. He even outlived the temple that housed him, which was washed away during a tsunami in the 15th century.

Reclining Buddha, Wat Pho, Bangkok, Thailand

The Wat Pho in Bangkok is home to many Buddhas including this gold-plated Reclining Buddha statue that’s feet are decorated with engraved mother of pearl and soles display the 108 auspicious characteristics of the true Buddha.

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Those who are looking to visit a unique place and discover holy sites in Buddhism need look no further than Lhasa for an incredible and special experience.

The beauty of the city is enough to take your breath away, but when you consider the city’s location at 12,000 feet above sea level, you’ll need to do so even more!

The original home of the Dalai Lama before the figure’s flight to India was the Potala Palace, located in Lhasa. This 17th century palace complex is located on top of a rocky hill and some say that it looks more like a religious fortress.

Another must-see Buddhist site in Lhasa is the Jokhang Temple. The temple contains a shrine to the deity Shakyamuni, and is widely considered by Tibetan Buddhist to be the holiest place in their religion.

If you find yourself in Lhasa, don’t forget to visit Norbulingka as well. These beautiful gardens host a palace which served as the summer residence of the Dalai Lama until the 1950s flight of the figure to India.

Anyone interested in Tibetan Buddhism must put Lhasa at the top of their list. Go as soon as you can!

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