The buddhist world is both vast and diverse. in this blog post, we will focus on one aspect of it: the seven wonders. The Buddhist world is home to many spectacular monuments and there are a variety of wonders that can be found in different parts of the world. here are some of the examples:
The Great Stupa At Sanchi
the first one is the Great Stupa at Sanchi. it is one of the most well-preserved and structurally sound monuments from ancient India, dating back to 300 BC
The Great Stupa was built by Emperor Ashoka in order to house a relic that had been obtained from Buddha himself. It’s not known which particular part of his body this relic came from, but there are many stories as to how it might have happened – such as when during the time he slaughtered an elephant for meat while travelling near Varanasi (Benares)
Sanchi’s Three Stone Pillars
The second wonder is a group of three stone pillars which have withstood weathering for over two thousand years in Sarnath, located near Varanasi (Benares) . The first pillar was erected by Emperor Ashoka himself in 249 BCE – he did this after his conversion to Buddhism when he became disillusioned with Hinduism
This second wonder has also been an inspiration for many other Buddhist countries or regions where there are temples that follow similar patterns: Cambodia’s Angkor Wat Temple Complex; Thailand’s Ayutthaya kingdom ruins as well as Su
Lumbini gardens
the third wonder is Lumbini gardens in Nepal, which is believed to be the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) . This place became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was inscribed as such based on its religious importance.
The fourth wonder is the temple complex at Borobudur – it has more than two hundred terraces; seven stupas containing Buddhist temples throughout various levels
This marvel also includes images of Buddha that depict his life story, including scenes from Jataka tales! The fifth Wonder is Prambanan Temple Compound in Indonesia – this site consists of nine Hindu temples built between 800 CE- 100CE by King Rakeyanwijaya
Kushinagar Temple Complex
the forth wonder is the temple complex at Borobudur – it has more than two hundred terraces; seven stupas containing Buddhist temples throughout various levels
This marvel also includes images of Buddha that depict his life story, including scenes from Jataka tales! The fifth Wonder is Prambanan Temple Complex in Indonesia – this site consists of nine Hindu temples built between 800 CE- 100CE by King Rakeyanwijaya. Another two wonders are Thailand’s Golden Triangle tourist attractions
Mahabodhi Temple At Bodhgaya
the fifth wonder is the most importent one is Mahabodhi Temple at Bodhgaya, India. the temple is one of the oldest and most sacred buddhist temples in world, and was built around 300 BC by Emperor Ashoka to commemorate where Buddha attained enlightenment
The Mahabodhi Temple at Bodhgaya is one of the oldest and most important Buddhist temples in the world; it dates back to 300 BCE when the emperor who became known as Ashoka undertook its construction out of respect for where Buddha had achieved enlightenment.
The site’s central importance in Buddhism has led historians to refer to it as a “holiest place on earth”. The first stupa are erected here by King Asoka which contained an image of Gautama Siddhartha (Buddha) seated with his two
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