While the mystery of the smiling face-towers continue to perplex scholars and visitors, it is agreed that the Bayon Temple was intended to represent Mt. Meru on Earth.
Dr. Melody Rod-ari
Angkor Thom is an urban planning marvel and the name of one of the most impressive royal cities of Angkor Period Cambodia.
Angkor Thom, The Great City
In the 19th century, King Rama II turned to Thailand’s protective deity, the Emerald Buddha, to stop the spread of cholera.
The Emerald Buddha and pandemics
Hindus and Buddhists share a vocabulary but differ in their interpretations of dharma, karma, and salvation.
Hinduism and Buddhism, an introduction
This temple remains the largest religious monument in the world. Once a Hindu shrine, it is now used by Buddhists.
A-level: Angkor Wat
This larger-than-life Buddha has been restored and venerated for centuries. Today, blue hair frames his gold face
Jowo Rinpoche, Jokhang Temple, Tibet
These colossal figures presided over the Bamiyan Valley for over 1000 years; the Taliban demolished them in 2001.
Bamiyan Buddhas
This temple remains the largest religious monument in the world. Once a Hindu shrine, it is now used by Buddhists.
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