After seeing these stunning Buddhist temples located inside caves, we want to drop everything that we are currently doing and visit them.

The isolation of these sites serves to intensify the spiritual connection experienced by visitors. While some places of worship use architectural height to draw attention up to the heavens, these cave temples highlight the value of spiritual treasures that lie within.

Datdawtaung Cave



Mandalay region, Myanmar

Khao Luang Cave Temple



Phetburi, Thailand

Pindaya Caves



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Yungang Grottoes



Shanxi, China

Wat Tham Erawan



Nong Bua Lamphu province, Thailand

Sadan Cave



Kayin State, Myanmar

Ellora Caves



Maharashtra, India

Yathae Pyan Cave



Kayin state, Myanmar

CORRECTION: A previous version of this post included Phraya Nakhon Cave in Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, Thailand. The structure depicted was the Kuha Karuhas pavilion, which was constructed for the visit of King Chulalongkorn the Great at the end of the 19th century. The image has been removed.

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