Buddhist Temple

religion · architecture · meditation · Asia

Sacred gathering spaces. Buddhist temples are places where people come together to worship, meditate, and learn about Buddhism. They're found across Asia and represent the pure, peaceful world that Buddhists believe in.

Designed for calm. These temples are carefully designed to inspire both inner peace in your mind and outer peace in the world around you. Everything from the gardens to the buildings helps visitors feel calm and focused.

Different names worldwide. Buddhist temples have different names in different regions, such as viharas in India, chaityas for certain structures, stupas as dome-shaped buildings, wats in Thailand, and pagodas in East Asia. Each name tells you something about where the temple is and its style.

Reflects Buddha's world. The architecture and decoration of Buddhist temples are meant to show what Buddhists call a 'pure land' or 'pure environment.' This is an ideal, beautiful world that represents Buddhist values and teachings.