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− | Since the [[Maha Bodhi Temple]] is the holiest place in [[Buddhism]], there have been several replicas of the temple made over the centuries. So far there have been | + | Since the [[Maha Bodhi Temple]] is the holiest place in [[Buddhism]], there have been several replicas of the temple made over the centuries. So far there have been about fourteen temples made which are similar in design and perhaps a few others from ancient times no longer standing: |
[[Image:Watflorida1.jpg|thumb|200px|right|A [[Maha Bodhi Temple]] replica at [[Wat Florida Dhammaram]]]] | [[Image:Watflorida1.jpg|thumb|200px|right|A [[Maha Bodhi Temple]] replica at [[Wat Florida Dhammaram]]]] | ||
+ | [[Image:MBLV2.jpg|thumb|300px|left|A unique replica at [[Maha Bodhi Las Vegas]] with burgundy and yellow-gold colors]] | ||
− | ==Mahabodhi | + | ==Shwedagon Pagoda, (Mahabodhi Paya) Yangon, Burma== |
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+ | established 1250 CE | ||
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+ | At the [[Shwedagon Pagoda]] complex there is a [[Maha Bodhi Temple]] style replica, known as Mahabodhi Paya. The replica dates to 1250 CE while the main structure at Shwedagon Pagoda dates to the 6th century or possibly earlier. | ||
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+ | ==Mahabodhi Temple, Bagan, Burma== | ||
+ | |||
+ | established approximately 1255 CE | ||
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+ | [[Mahabodhi Temple, Bagan]] is a Buddhist temple located in Bagan, [[Burma]]. It was built in the mid-1200s during the reign of King Htilominlo, and is modelled after the Maha Bodhi Temple, which is located in Bihar, India. The temple is built in an architectural style typical during the Gupta period, and contains a large pyramidal tower with many niches containing over 450 images of Buddha. The temple was destroyed during the 1975 earthquake, and was repaired in following years. | ||
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+ | ==Wat Chet Yot, Chiang Mai, Thailand== | ||
+ | |||
+ | established 1453 CE | ||
− | [[ | + | [[Wat Chet Yot]] (also Wat Jet Yod or Wat Maha Photharam) is an elegant 15th-century temple set in peaceful and green grounds northwest of the walled city of Chiang Mai, Thailand. |
− | + | Wat Chet Yot was built by King Tilokkarat in 1453 to host the Eighth World Buddhist Council. His remains are in one of the smaller chedis. In 1477, the World Sangkayana convened here to revise the doctrines of the Buddha. | |
− | [[ | + | This wat is markedly different in style from the others in Chiang Mai. Its unusual design featuring a main rectangular chedi with seven spires (chet yot) derives from its Indian inspiration. More specifically, Wat Chet Yot copies the [[Maha Bodhi Temple]] in Bodh Gaya, India, where the Buddha attained enlightenment. The temple also shows elements of Burmese, Chinese Yuan, and Ming influence. |
==Mahabuddha Temple, Patan, Nepal== | ==Mahabuddha Temple, Patan, Nepal== | ||
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+ | established 1585 | ||
[[Mahabuddha Temple]] in Patan, Nepal is dedicated to the historical [[Buddha]]. It was built by priest Abhaya Raj of Patan. The temple is often called "the temple of a thousand Buddhas" because a Buddha image is engraved on every brick. The temple is modeled on the [[Maha Bodhi Temple]] at [[Bodh Gaya]], [[India]]. | [[Mahabuddha Temple]] in Patan, Nepal is dedicated to the historical [[Buddha]]. It was built by priest Abhaya Raj of Patan. The temple is often called "the temple of a thousand Buddhas" because a Buddha image is engraved on every brick. The temple is modeled on the [[Maha Bodhi Temple]] at [[Bodh Gaya]], [[India]]. | ||
− | == | + | ==Vajrasana Dagoba, China== |
+ | |||
+ | established 1765 | ||
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+ | [[Vajrasana Dagoba]] is located in Pengxian County of Sichuan Province, China. It was built in the [[Maha Bodhi Temple]] design. | ||
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+ | ==Wat Pai Rong Wa, Thailand== | ||
+ | |||
+ | established 1800 | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[Wat Pai Rong Wa]] is a temple in Suphan Buri Province in one of the central provinces of [[Thailand]]. The complex includes a large [[Buddha]] statue and a [[Maha Bodhi Temple]] replica. | ||
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+ | ==Myomanji Temple, Japan== | ||
+ | |||
+ | established 1870 | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[Myomanji Temple]] is a temple in Kyoto, Japan. On the temple complex there are many temples, buildings, rock gardens, beautiful landscaping and a [[Maha Bodhi Temple]] replica. | ||
− | + | ==Kotahena Pagoda, Sri Lanka== | |
− | + | established 1928 | |
− | + | [[Kotahena Pagoda]] is a temple in Kotahena, [[Sri Lanka]]. The lower part of the temple is a good copy of the original [[Maha Bodhi Temple]] but the pinnacle is very different. | |
==Wat Nong Bua, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand== | ==Wat Nong Bua, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand== | ||
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+ | established 1955 | ||
[[Wat Nong Bua]] is the only temple in Ubon Ratchathani, [[Thailand]] that has a rectangular Chedi, which is an imitation of the Chedi at the [[Maha Bodhi Temple]] in [[Bodh Gaya]], [[India]]. The temple is located on the outskirts of Ubon Ratchathani on Highway No. 212 (Ubon-Amnat Charoen). At the 3-km. marker on the highway, turn into a side road and proceed for 800 meters to the temple. | [[Wat Nong Bua]] is the only temple in Ubon Ratchathani, [[Thailand]] that has a rectangular Chedi, which is an imitation of the Chedi at the [[Maha Bodhi Temple]] in [[Bodh Gaya]], [[India]]. The temple is located on the outskirts of Ubon Ratchathani on Highway No. 212 (Ubon-Amnat Charoen). At the 3-km. marker on the highway, turn into a side road and proceed for 800 meters to the temple. | ||
− | == | + | ==Mahabodhi World Peace Buddha Temple, Bangalore, India== |
+ | |||
+ | established 1956 | ||
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+ | [[Mahabodhi World Peace Buddha Temple]], also known as Loka Shanthi Buddha Vihara, is a delightful shrine situated at Bangalore, Karnataka, [[India]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Linh Son Temple, Kushinagar, India== | ||
− | + | established approximately 1990 | |
− | + | [[Linh Son Temple]] is a temple in Kushinagar, India and includes a replica of the Maha Bodhi Temple on its grounds. | |
− | + | ==Wat Florida Dhammaram, USA== | |
− | + | established 2004 | |
At [[Wat Florida Dhammaram]] there are replicas of all of the four major pilgrimage sites including a [[Maha Bodhi Temple]] replica, the stupa at [[Sarnath]] (first teaching), Maya devi temple (birth place), and parinibbana temple ([[Kushinagar]]). It is one of only a few replicas of the [[Maha Bodhi Temple]] outside of Asia. | At [[Wat Florida Dhammaram]] there are replicas of all of the four major pilgrimage sites including a [[Maha Bodhi Temple]] replica, the stupa at [[Sarnath]] (first teaching), Maya devi temple (birth place), and parinibbana temple ([[Kushinagar]]). It is one of only a few replicas of the [[Maha Bodhi Temple]] outside of Asia. | ||
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+ | ==Maha Bodhi Las Vegas, USA== | ||
+ | |||
+ | established 2012 | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[Maha Bodhi Las Vegas]] is a unique design with burgundy and yellow-gold colors to match the culture / motif of the Southwestern states of the U.S. Construction completed on April 6, 2012 which was the full moon day of April 2012 (not planned, just happened due to construction company's schedule). | ||
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+ | ==Thatta Thattaha Maha Bawdi Pagoda, Burma== | ||
+ | |||
+ | established 2013 | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[Thatta Thattaha Maha Bawdi Pagoda]] is the most recent Maha Bodhi Temple replica, completed in year 2013 near Naypyitaw, Myanmar (Burma). | ||
==Gallery of photos of the Maha Bodhi Temple Replicas== | ==Gallery of photos of the Maha Bodhi Temple Replicas== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
− | Image: | + | Image:Mahabodhipaya2.png|Mahabodhi Paya at Shwedagon Pagoda, Burma est. 1250 CE |
− | Image: | + | Image:Bagan1.jpg|Mahabodhi Temple, Burma est. 1255 CE |
− | Image:Mahabuddha1.jpg|Mahabuddha Temple, Nepal | + | Image:Watchetyot1.jpg|Wat Chet Yot, Thailand est. 1453 CE |
− | Image: | + | Image:Mahabuddha1.jpg|Mahabuddha Temple, Nepal est. 1585 CE |
− | Image: | + | Image:VajrasanaChina.jpg|Vajrasana Dagoba, China est. 1765 |
− | Image:Watnong.jpg|Wat Nong Bua, Thailand | + | Image:Watpairongwa.jpg|Wat Pai Rong Wa, Thailand est. 1800 |
− | Image: | + | Image:Myomanji1.jpg|Myomanji Temple, Japan est.1870 |
− | Image:Watflorida1.jpg| | + | Image:KotahenaPagoda1.gif|Kotahena Pagoda, Sri Lanka est. 1928 |
+ | Image:Watnong.jpg|Wat Nong Bua, Thailand est. 1955 | ||
+ | Image:Worldpeacebuddhatemple.jpg|Mahabodhi World Peace Buddha Temple, Bangalore, India est. 1956 | ||
+ | Image:Linhson1.jpg|Linh Son Temple, Kushinagar, India est. 1990 | ||
+ | Image:Watflorida1.jpg|Wat Florida Dhammaram, USA est. 2004 | ||
+ | Image:MBLV1.jpg|Maha Bodhi Las Vegas, USA est. 2012 | ||
+ | Image:Thatta1.jpg|Thatta Thattaha Maha Bawdi Pagoda, Burma est. 2013 | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Distribution of Maha Bodhi replicas by nation== | ||
+ | |||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | !Nation | ||
+ | !Number of replicas | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[Burma]] | ||
+ | |3 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[Thailand]] | ||
+ | |3 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[United States of America|U.S.A.]] | ||
+ | |2 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[India]] | ||
+ | |2 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[China]] | ||
+ | |1 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[Japan]] | ||
+ | |1 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[Nepal]] | ||
+ | |1 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[Sri Lanka]] | ||
+ | |1 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
==Souvenir replicas== | ==Souvenir replicas== |
Revision as of 19:41, 3 August 2017
Since the Maha Bodhi Temple is the holiest place in Buddhism, there have been several replicas of the temple made over the centuries. So far there have been about fourteen temples made which are similar in design and perhaps a few others from ancient times no longer standing:
Shwedagon Pagoda, (Mahabodhi Paya) Yangon, Burma
established 1250 CE
At the Shwedagon Pagoda complex there is a Maha Bodhi Temple style replica, known as Mahabodhi Paya. The replica dates to 1250 CE while the main structure at Shwedagon Pagoda dates to the 6th century or possibly earlier.
Mahabodhi Temple, Bagan, Burma
established approximately 1255 CE
Mahabodhi Temple, Bagan is a Buddhist temple located in Bagan, Burma. It was built in the mid-1200s during the reign of King Htilominlo, and is modelled after the Maha Bodhi Temple, which is located in Bihar, India. The temple is built in an architectural style typical during the Gupta period, and contains a large pyramidal tower with many niches containing over 450 images of Buddha. The temple was destroyed during the 1975 earthquake, and was repaired in following years.
Wat Chet Yot, Chiang Mai, Thailand
established 1453 CE
Wat Chet Yot (also Wat Jet Yod or Wat Maha Photharam) is an elegant 15th-century temple set in peaceful and green grounds northwest of the walled city of Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Wat Chet Yot was built by King Tilokkarat in 1453 to host the Eighth World Buddhist Council. His remains are in one of the smaller chedis. In 1477, the World Sangkayana convened here to revise the doctrines of the Buddha.
This wat is markedly different in style from the others in Chiang Mai. Its unusual design featuring a main rectangular chedi with seven spires (chet yot) derives from its Indian inspiration. More specifically, Wat Chet Yot copies the Maha Bodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, India, where the Buddha attained enlightenment. The temple also shows elements of Burmese, Chinese Yuan, and Ming influence.
Mahabuddha Temple, Patan, Nepal
established 1585
Mahabuddha Temple in Patan, Nepal is dedicated to the historical Buddha. It was built by priest Abhaya Raj of Patan. The temple is often called "the temple of a thousand Buddhas" because a Buddha image is engraved on every brick. The temple is modeled on the Maha Bodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya, India.
Vajrasana Dagoba, China
established 1765
Vajrasana Dagoba is located in Pengxian County of Sichuan Province, China. It was built in the Maha Bodhi Temple design.
Wat Pai Rong Wa, Thailand
established 1800
Wat Pai Rong Wa is a temple in Suphan Buri Province in one of the central provinces of Thailand. The complex includes a large Buddha statue and a Maha Bodhi Temple replica.
Myomanji Temple, Japan
established 1870
Myomanji Temple is a temple in Kyoto, Japan. On the temple complex there are many temples, buildings, rock gardens, beautiful landscaping and a Maha Bodhi Temple replica.
Kotahena Pagoda, Sri Lanka
established 1928
Kotahena Pagoda is a temple in Kotahena, Sri Lanka. The lower part of the temple is a good copy of the original Maha Bodhi Temple but the pinnacle is very different.
Wat Nong Bua, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
established 1955
Wat Nong Bua is the only temple in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand that has a rectangular Chedi, which is an imitation of the Chedi at the Maha Bodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, India. The temple is located on the outskirts of Ubon Ratchathani on Highway No. 212 (Ubon-Amnat Charoen). At the 3-km. marker on the highway, turn into a side road and proceed for 800 meters to the temple.
Mahabodhi World Peace Buddha Temple, Bangalore, India
established 1956
Mahabodhi World Peace Buddha Temple, also known as Loka Shanthi Buddha Vihara, is a delightful shrine situated at Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Linh Son Temple, Kushinagar, India
established approximately 1990
Linh Son Temple is a temple in Kushinagar, India and includes a replica of the Maha Bodhi Temple on its grounds.
Wat Florida Dhammaram, USA
established 2004
At Wat Florida Dhammaram there are replicas of all of the four major pilgrimage sites including a Maha Bodhi Temple replica, the stupa at Sarnath (first teaching), Maya devi temple (birth place), and parinibbana temple (Kushinagar). It is one of only a few replicas of the Maha Bodhi Temple outside of Asia.
Maha Bodhi Las Vegas, USA
established 2012
Maha Bodhi Las Vegas is a unique design with burgundy and yellow-gold colors to match the culture / motif of the Southwestern states of the U.S. Construction completed on April 6, 2012 which was the full moon day of April 2012 (not planned, just happened due to construction company's schedule).
Thatta Thattaha Maha Bawdi Pagoda, Burma
established 2013
Thatta Thattaha Maha Bawdi Pagoda is the most recent Maha Bodhi Temple replica, completed in year 2013 near Naypyitaw, Myanmar (Burma).
Gallery of photos of the Maha Bodhi Temple Replicas
Distribution of Maha Bodhi replicas by nation
Nation | Number of replicas |
---|---|
Burma | 3 |
Thailand | 3 |
U.S.A. | 2 |
India | 2 |
China | 1 |
Japan | 1 |
Nepal | 1 |
Sri Lanka | 1 |
Souvenir replicas
At Bodh Gaya, India there are several shops and street vendors that sell souvenir replicas of the Maha Bodhi Temple. Some are made of wood, stone, marble, and plaster.
Most of the souvenir replicas range in size from 5 cm (2 in.) to 20 cm (8 in.). Currently they are difficult to locate outside of India, with only a few shops and temples outside of India offering the souvenir Maha Bodhi Temple replicas for sale.
- The domain name: http://www.mahabodhireplicas.com/ redirects to this page.