The pagoda itself functions as a temple, making it a “vertical monastery” — or, as its name suggests, “The Palace of Buddha.” ...

since pagodas were originally built to preserve Buddhist relics, which were considered the most sacred objects in the world, representing Buddha, they should be majestic and striking in style.

Located over 100 km from Hanoi, Co Le Pagoda in Nam Dinh is a unique Buddhist site featuring a blend of Eastern and Western ...

A Chinese term for pagoda did not exist until the first century. The reason is that this new form of architecture was introduced to China only when Buddhism spread to the country. The origin of ...

Because of what I knew of the Buddhist tradition in Vietnam ... I became a familiar presence at the main pagoda in Saigon. The monks knew that I appreciated their cuisine. We were friendly.

Vietnam’s Kim Cuong Guardian Statues at Doi Son Pagoda are monolithic Buddhist relics from the Ly Dynasty, symbolizing ...

and Anawrahta finally decided to bring them over into Buddhism. The figures of the thirty-six lords were taken from their shrines, and placed in the king's great pagoda, in an attitude of worship ...

The statues were meticulously carved from single blocks of jackfruit wood, and remain in their original condition, with no ...

The statues were meticulously carved from single blocks of jackfruit wood, and remain in their original condition, with no ...