11 Most Beautiful Buddhist Temples Around the World (6 of 6)

Kek Lok Si Temple, Malaysia

The largest temple in Malaysia, it is an important religious pilgrimage site for Buddhists in Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Singapore. You’ll find all sorts of murals, carvings, sculptures and the like in this seven-tier pagoda. Hoping to see a Buddhist statue while you’re there? That shouldn’t be a problem since it houses 10,000 of them, made of alabaster and bronze.

Key Monastery, India

This Tibetan Buddhist monastery was founded a thousand years ago and is situated on top of a hill more than 13,000 feet above sea level. It is notable for its distinct architectural style, and houses hundreds of ancient books, murals, and images of Buddha. The Key Monastery also serves as a training center for lamas.