Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia
Angkor and the living Buddhist temples of Cambodia.
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An overview of Buddhist Cambodia: Angkor's Hindu and Buddhist layers, living Theravada wats in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, Oudong and the Tonle Sap region.
How Buddhist life runs along the Mekong in Cambodia, from Phnom Penh's riverfront wats to Kampong Cham and Kratie, and what monastic routine looks like on the river.
A careful look at lesser-visited Khmer temples such as Banteay Chhmar, the Preah Vihear area and Phnom Kulen, with landmine cautions and advice to check current guidance.
How Cambodian Theravada practice shapes behaviour at active wats: greetings, dress, offerings, monks, festivals and what differs from visiting the Angkor ruins.
Angkor Wat was built in the 12th century as a Hindu temple to Vishnu and later became a Buddhist site. Here is how it is used by Buddhists today and how to visit.
The wider Angkor region: Jayavarman VII's Mahayana temples such as the Bayon and Ta Prohm, and how royal patronage shifted between Hindu and Buddhist traditions.
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