The body, or main part, of the pagoda, often used to enshrine a statue of Buddha, held to various styles of traditional Chinese architecture, unless the pagoda had a domed steeple. The base ...

The pagoda itself functions as a temple, making it a “vertical monastery” — or, as its name suggests, “The Palace of Buddha.” ...

Located over 100 km from Hanoi, Co Le Pagoda in Nam Dinh is a unique Buddhist site featuring a blend of Eastern and Western ...

According to Buddhist literature, Sumeru is the largest mountain in the world and the home of Buddha and bodhisattvas. To call the pedestal of a pagoda by the name of Sumeru meant that it was a ...

The 20-meter-tall Maitreya Buddha statue in the Mekong Delta has been recognized as one of the world's most impressive giant ...

Long Hoa Pagoda, a renowned spiritual site in Hai Phong, features a 15-ton bronze Buddha, rich history, and breathtaking architecture, making it a must-visit destination. Located 20 kilometers from ...

The pose of the statue celebrates the moment that the Buddha achieved enlightenment. Kuthodaw Pagoda is a Buddhist stupa in Myanmar. It houses over 700 slabs inscribed with the Tripitaka.

YANGON: The historic Mawtinzun Pagoda Festival, located in the Ayeyawady Region, will be held for 15 days, according to reports. This Buddha Pujaniya festival is scheduled to take place from ...

17 is sponsored by Kofukuji and The Asahi Shimbun. Temple pagodas are built to enshrine Buddha’s ashes. Kofukuji’s five-story pagoda, which has national treasure status, was erected in 730 at ...