Buddhism is a religion and is followed by many people in almost every region. It is founded in 5th century BC in northeastern part. It is actually based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama who is also known as Buddha. The goal of Buddhism is to attain nirvana and escape from suffering. Buddhism is the world’s major religion and there are many Buddhist temples in the world. Below is the list of some famous Buddhist temples which you can explore. Between the mid-sixth and mid-fourth centuries B.C., Buddhism was founded in northeastern India and soon spread throughout the Asian subcontinent, influencing cultural and spiritual practices, art, and architecture. King Ashoka was so troubled by the effects of the conquests on humanity that he converted to Buddhism. Adopting a code of nonviolence, he renounced all warfare and incorporated principles of Buddhism in his ruling practices. King Ashoka promoted Buddhist expansion by sending monks to surrounding territories to share the teachings of the Buddha. A wave of conversion began, and Buddhism spread not only through India, but also internationally. Many Buddhists who join a monastic community do so because it offers a life of immersion in the dharma. It also is seen as an opportunity to help others, serve one’s community, and protect and maintain the religion for future generations. Today, around half a billion people around the world practice Buddhism, which is built upon principles like the Four Noble Truths and pursuit of nirvana.

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Since its beginnings in India, Buddhism has spread around the globe. Today, you’ll find followers anywhere in the world, along with the beautiful and unique temples dedicated to the Buddha. There are between 230 million and 500 million Buddhists in the worldwide. They are highly believing and worshiping many Buddhist Temples around the world. The World’s Most famous & spectacular Buddhist Temples situated many countries. “Mettavalokanaya” we planned to present World’s Famous Buddhist Temples who interesting the Buddhism & Buddhist Culture. With more than 300 million practitioners, Buddhism has spectacular temples that every year receive millions of visitors from different parts of the world and different religious beliefs. While traditional Buddhist temples often reflect the architectural styles of the region, all are designed to facilitate quiet reflection and meditation. Etiquette at Buddhist Temples is universal. However, According to Buddhists, four main places worthy of pilgrimage for Lord Gautam Buddha’s followers. Lumbini, Gautam Buddha’s birth place, in Nepal, Bodh-Gaya, the place in India where Gautam Buddha achieved enlightenment, Sarnath, near Varanasi where Gautam Buddha delivered his first teaching. Kusinagar, where Gautam Buddha passed into Parinirvana. Those days many Buddhist temples are located in the forests and mountains.