temple, edifice of worship: Far Eastern Temples

In China the characteristic temple differs from the form of a dwelling only in its size and richness. Besides the temple a Buddhist monastery includes a relic shrine, a pagoda, a library, and quarters for the monks. In Japan the temple harmonizes with the picturesque landscape in which it is set, with architectural emphasis on an unsymmetrical grouping of torii (sacred gateways), shrines, pagodas, and terraces.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Further Reading
• Far Eastern Temples
• Indian Temples
• Roman Temples
• Greek Temples
• Jewish Temples
• Babylonian and Assyrian Temples
• Egyptian Temples

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