Temple

Saturday Afternoon at the Lama Temple

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Walking the grounds of the Lama Temple offered a respite from the busy week. Known as the “Palace of Peace and Harmony,” the Lama Temple (Yonghegong) was originally the home of an emperor. It is a Mongolian-Tibetan temple and monastery dating back to the late 16th century.

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The Lama Temple is located at 12 Yonghegong Dajie, Beixinqiao, Dongcheng District, Beijing, Yonghegong Lama Temple subway stop on Line 2.

The Temple of Angkor Wat

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Here is a view of Angkor Wat through my husband’s eyes.

Ankor Wat is the largest Hindu temple and the largest religious monument in the world. It was built in the early 12th Century and covers over 400 square kilometers of land.
Ankor Wat is the largest Hindu temple and the largest religious monument in the world. It was built in the early 12th Century and covers over 400 square kilometers of land.

Relief of Hindu deities.
Relief of Hindu deities.

Large face on the walls at Angkor Wat.
Large face on the walls at Angkor Wat.

Some of the many temple ruins. Do you see the faces?
Some of the many temple ruins. Do you see the faces?

Monks care for the ancient temple. According to my husband, monks hold a place of honor. He saw people give up their seats for them at the front of busses and the people feed them every day.
Monks care for the ancient temple. According to my husband, monks hold a place of honor. He saw people give up their seats for them at the front of busses and the people feed them every day.

Nature will have its way.
Nature will have its way.

A basket wholesaler carries his wares to vendors in the city.
A basket wholesaler carries his wares to vendors in the city.

My husband says it took about three days to see the complex.
My husband says it took about three days to see the complex.

There was a row of these giant statues along the bridge.
There was a row of these giant statues along the bridge.

The forest continues to swallow up the temple.
The forest continues to swallow up the temple.

To learn more, visit the Angkor Wat UNESCO World Heritage site.