Famous Buddhist Temples

Byodo-In Temple, Oahu, Hawaii

Even though I've only been to one Buddhist temple in my life, I was immediately drawn to it and didn't want to leave. Ever. It was the most peaceful place I had ever been to and I hope I get the chance to visit many more Buddhist temples in the future. Here is a list of some of the more famous temples around the world:

The Byodo-In Temple in Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii is a replica of a temple in Japan. It contains the largest Buddha statue carved in the last 900 years and the grounds contain koi ponds, wild peacocks, and black swans.

The Nan Tien Temple of Berkeley, Australia is the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere. The land on which the temple sits was purchased from the Australian government for only $1 and it's architecture is notable because it incorporates many different styles of Buddhism.

In Bodh Gaya, India, the Mahabodhi Temple marks the location where Siddhartha Buddha attained enlightenment. Every year, there are several festivals to celebrate the historical events surrounding the Buddha's life.

The Daigo-ji Temple is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in Kyoto, Japan. Several of it's structures and buildings are considered national treasures of Japan.

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