7 Buddhist Temples: Exploring the Depths of Nirvana Buddhism

Paro Taktsang, Bhutan

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Taung Kalat, Myanmar

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Kye Gompa, India

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Gyeongbokgung Palace, South Korea

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Kopan Monastery, Nepal

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Buu Long Pagoda, Vietnam

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Seiganto-ji, Japan

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