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Ranking of the top ten Buddhist temples in the world

Buddhism is one of the three major religions in the world. It is spread throughout Asia, especially in East Asia and Southeast Asia. There are a large number of temples. Many ancient temples with a long history have become well-known tourist attractions, attracting a large number of tourists from all over the world. Visit, let me share with you a detailed introduction to the temple rankings. 1. Tiger Cave Temple

Tiger Cave Temple is located in Bhutan and is the most sacred Buddhist temple. Tiger Cave Temple is located on a 3,000-foot cliff. It is a Buddhist temple integrating scenery and art. According to legend, Tiger Cave Temple can remove sins committed by people in the world. It is also said that Master Padmasambhava once practiced here. 2. Lingguang Temple in Chiang Rai

The Lingguang Temple in Thailand is called Bailong Temple in Chinese and is commonly known as the White Temple. Located in Chiang Rai Province, Kingdom of Thailand. Lingguang Temple is different from other temples in that it is unique in pure white. White represents purity, and the luminous glass piece is a symbol of wisdom. The architecture and sculptures of Lingguang Temple well explain the essence and wisdom of Buddhism. 3. Borobudur

Borobudur is a Buddhist temple on the top of a mountain in Indonesia. It is one of the four wonders of the ancient East. It attracts many Buddhists to come and worship. Borobudur is built from an entire large pagoda. Some important Buddhist activities are held here. 4. Temple of the Golden Buddha

The Temple of the Golden Buddha is located in Bangkok, Thailand, and is also called the Golden Buddha Temple. It is a world-famous Buddhist temple and one of Thailand's three national treasures. It houses the largest golden Buddha in the world. It is a priceless treasure of Buddhism and is worshiped by believers. 5. Potala Palace in Lhasa

The Potala Palace in Lhasa is located in Tibet, my country. It is the highest-altitude palace and temple in the world. It is the place where religious activities and political ceremonies are held. It is also the place where the Dalai Lama’s stupa is enshrined and it is also the holy place of Tibetan Buddhism (Gelug Sect). It is a famous Buddhist holy place in the world. 6. Shedagon Pagoda

Swedagon Shwedagon Pagoda is located in Yangon, Myanmar. Shwedagon Pagoda is known as the temple covered in gold. The Shwedagon Pagoda in the temple is built with countless gold and silver jewels. According to legend, eight hairs of Sakyamuni Buddha are hidden in the pagoda, which shows how important its status is. 7. Chion-in Temple

Chion-in Temple is a sacred temple in Japan. It is larger in scale and is the main temple of the Pure Land Sect. There is Japan's largest giant bell in the courtyard, and it takes 17 people to ring it. 8. Temple of the Emerald Buddha

The Temple of the Emerald Buddha is in Bangkok, located in the northeast corner of the Grand Palace. It is a famous Buddhist temple in Thailand. It is famous all over the world for enshrining the Jade Buddha in the temple. There are still many Buddhist buildings in the temple. Entering the temple, you can feel the profound Buddhist culture. 9. Shuanglong Temple

Shuanglong Temple is located in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It is a temple full of legend. Buddha relics are enshrined in the temple, and golden dragons guard the mountain roads on both sides. Therefore, it is called Shuanglong Temple. The main hall houses the statue of Sakyamuni Buddha. According to legend, Shuanglong Temple is very efficacious and has great incense. 10. Kinkakuji Temple

Kinkakuji Temple is located in Kyoto, Japan. The Golden Pavilion Temple is the tower head temple outside the mountain of Xiangguo Temple. It is a three-story pavilion building covered with gold foil. It houses Buddha statues and is a famous Buddhist temple.