Mahabuddha Temple

Temple Nepal, Nepal

The Mahabuddha Temple in Patan, Nepal is dedicated to the historical Buddha. It was built in 1585 by the priest Abhaya Raj of Patan. The temple is often referred to as "the temple of a thousand Buddhas" because a Buddha image is inscribed on each brick. The Mahabuddha, is modeled after the Maha Bodhi temple in Bodh Gaya, India.