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There are 9 off the beaten path places tagged Buddhist:

TajikistanTajikistan off the beaten path

Ajina-Tepa, the Buddhistic cloister of Vahsh valley

The Buddhistic cloister of Ajina-Tepa in Tajikistan revealed a Buddhist part of the land's history and its influence in spreading Buddhism from India to China. Among the main findings was a 12 meter…
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Myanmar [burma]Myanmar [burma] off the beaten path

Hmwe Paya, the Snake Pagoda

The Snake Pagoda, or Hmwe Paya in Myanmar (Burma) houses massive pythons, who are being washed in basins with rose petals, dried with nice towels, fed eggs, milk and goat meat and praised as…
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NepalNepal off the beaten path

The forbidden Kingdom of Lo

Upper Mustang, Nepal, is one of the remotest places on Earth, formerly called the Kingdom of Lo, which perfectly preserved its ancient heritage, unique culture and Bön religion.
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In: weird traditions, animism, festivals, caves, sacred places, man-made wonders, Buddhist
SingaporeSingapore off the beaten path

The Buddhist version of hell

Haw Par Villa or the Tiger Balm Gardens is a park in Singapore, which depicts a version of Buddhist hell. This is the park where parents take children when they misbehave, and show them what may…
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In: mythology, interesting design, weird statues, curious sculptures, parks, Buddhist, weird art
BhutanBhutan off the beaten path

Paro Taktsang, the Tiger's Nest

Paro Taktsang is a monastery in Bhutan hanging on a precipitous cliff 3120 meters above sea level. It is considered one of the holiest places in Bhutan and is connected with the legend of Guru…
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In: mythology, places of worship, sacred places, adrenaline, mountains, Buddhist
Sri LankaSri Lanka off the beaten path

The Temple of Buddha's Tooth in Kandy

The Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, Sri Lanka, houses Buddha's canine tooth since 371 AD. The tooth is kept in seven jeweled caskets, resting on a throne upon a lotus in a shrine fronted by elephant…
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In: places of worship, festivals, sacred places, mummies, Buddhist
BhutanBhutan off the beaten path

The Phallus worship in Bhutan

Besides its amazing views and temples, Bhutan is the most phallic place on earth - you can encounter phalluses everywhere you go, painted on the houses, standing on the roofs and in the fields,…
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In: weird traditions, cults, animism, legends, sacred places, phallus, Buddhist
MyanmarMyanmar off the beaten path

Pindaya - the cave of 9,000 Buddhas

Pindaya cave in Myanmar is cramped with various statues of Buddhas up to the ceiling - by now it has about 9000. This is an important place of pilgrimage for Theravada Buddhists, which fills up with…
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In: legends, places of worship, caves, curious sculptures, sacred places, folk tale creatures, Buddhist
MongoliaMongolia off the beaten path

The mystical Shambala of Mongolia

Shambala is a mystical land of the pure creatures. One of the entrances to this magical place is in Mongolia, Gobi desert.
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In: mythology, odd architecture, lost civilizations, garden of eden, treasure hunters, maps, Buddhist