A new #documentary explores the clandestine #trafficking networks that exploited child soldiers to plunder Cambodian #temples, ultimately delivering ancient #treasures into the collections of #elite Western #museums and billionaires
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https://www.europesays.com/1989466/ A look at New Zealand’s temples – Church News #NewZealand #Temples

Zenringai (Zen Temple Street) in Hirosaki, Japan

These 33 Zen Buddhist temples were built to protect the nearby castle.#castles #edoperiod #history #buddhism #roads #streetnames #temples #section-Atlas
Zenringai (Zen Temple Street)

Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple in Tokyo, Japan

A grand Buddhist temple with Indian influences.#religion #architecturaloddities #architecture #temples #buddhism #section-Atlas
Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple

https://www.alojapan.com/1232179/10-of-japans-weirdest-events-find-out-how-to-check-out-these-bizarre-festivals-2/ 10 of Japan’s weirdest events: Find out how to check out these bizarre festivals #festivals #Japan #JapanTrips #shrines #temples #traditions #trips Things get hot at the Abare Matsuri (Photo: Ashley Hirasuna / Metropolis) Abroad, Japan has an image as a country filled with strange things. Any visitor or local will tell you that many of these stereotypes are overinflated, but you may be surprised to learn of these decidedly weird festivals and…

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The central Japan tourist route known as the Three-Star Road is hardly a coherent route, but it more than backs up its claim to quality. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/03/29/travel/three-star-road-matsumoto-takayama-kanazawa/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #travel #travel #mountains #temples #shirakawago

Xianjiyan: Rock of the Deity’s Footprint in Taipei, Taiwan

A rock, a temple, and a window into Taiwan’s rich cultural mythology—wrapped in a serene city escape.#trails #taoism #mythology #rocks #temples #mountains #section-Atlas
Xianjiyan: Rock of the Deity’s Footprint

Ancient City of Magnesia in Turkey

These ancient ruins include a stadium dating back to 400 B.C.#ancient #temples #ancientgreece #columns #ruins #section-Atlas
Ancient City of Magnesia

https://www.alojapan.com/1228954/10-of-japans-weirdest-events-find-out-how-to-check-out-these-bizarre-festivals/ 10 of Japan’s weirdest events: Find out how to check out these bizarre festivals #festivals #Japan #JapanTrips #shrines #temples #traditions #trips Things get hot at the Abare Matsuri (Photo: Ashley Hirasuna / Metropolis) Abroad, Japan has an image as a country filled with strange things. Any visitor or local will tell you that many of these stereotypes are overinflated, but you may be surprised to learn of these decidedly weird festivals and…

Sarcophagal Amitabha-Buddha in Tokyo, Japan

Though not uncommon in western Japan, this Buddha cut out of an ancient sarcophagus is the only example in central Tokyo.#medieval #temples #buddha #section-Atlas
Sarcophagal Amitabha-Buddha

One from the archives

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Architectural concrete sculpture, only one made. This piece was inspired by exotic temples and sci-fi structures. As much as possible the proportions of the sculpture were designed with the golden ratio

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https://www.alojapan.com/1228292/from-london-to-tokyo-learn-about-the-new-leaders-of-8-temples-church-news/ From London to Tokyo — learn about the new leaders of 8 temples – Church News #Callings #Leaders&Ministry #news #temples #Tokyo #TokyoNews #東京 #東京都 27 March 2025, 7:00 a.m. MDT The following new temple presidents and matrons have been called to serve by the First Presidency. They will begin their service in September or when the new temples are dedicated. Jocelyn Cabrera and Edgar Cabrera | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints…

https://www.alojapan.com/1227850/at-japans-hottest-festival-crowds-threaten-to-smother-the-flames/ At Japan’s hottest festival, crowds threaten to smother the flames #buddhism #festivals #kurama #KuramaFireFestival #Kyoto #KyotoTopics #Shinto #shrines #temples #tourism #京都 #京都府 Kurama, Kyoto Pref. – Embers spark into the night like thousands of fireflies. The aroma of burning pine wafts through the cold air as men clad in not much more than a rope around their loins and shoulder pads carry 80-kilogram burning taimatsu pine wood torches thr…

Galteshwar Mahadev Temple in Sarnal, India

A 12-century Shiva temple nestled along a picturesque riverbank.#hinduism #temples #section-Atlas
Galteshwar Mahadev Temple

Hongmaogang Baoan Temple in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

A rare Japanese-style temple and a Shinzo Abe Statue, honoring both spirits of the past and modern connections between Taiwan and Japan.#statues #temples #section-Atlas
Hongmaogang Baoan Temple

Hunglodei Nanshan Fude Temple in Taipei, Taiwan

A temple featuring a giant Tudigong statue, quirky roadside dinosaurs, and stunning Taipei panoramas.#temples #pilgrimages #shrines #section-Atlas
Hunglodei Nanshan Fude Temple

Bone Buddhas at Isshin-ji Temple in Osaka, Japan

This temple is home to a group of Buddha statues made from thousands of bones and ashes of the deceased.#statues #ash #buddhism #buddha #temples #section-Atlas
Bone Buddhas at Isshin-ji Temple