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viharas (religious complex)


Identification code: 300000666



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  • vihara
  • vihāra
  • vihares

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Broad term for a Buddhist monastery or temple complex, used generally across different Buddhist traditions and regions For example, refers to Indian Buddhist monasteries and Sinhalese Buddhist temples. Historically, the term referred to a Buddhist monastery or a dwelling place for monks, particularly in ancient India.

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