🛕 Angkor Wat – Where Hindu Myth and Buddhist Faith Meet
Discover the world’s largest temple – and its spiritual transformation
Hidden in the jungle of Cambodia, Angkor Wat is more than just an architectural marvel. It is a place where two great religions – Hinduism and Buddhism – meet in stone, silence and devotion.
Originally built in the early 12th century by King Suryavarman II as a temple to the Hindu god Vishnu, Angkor Wat later became a living Buddhist monastery – and remains one today.
For travelers, this means one thing:
You’ll see Hindu legends carved into the walls, and Buddha statues placed in sacred corners. You’ll walk through halls of epic myth, and feel the calm presence of living faith.
This is not a ruin. It is a sacred site – still used by monks and pilgrims alike.
And if you know what to look for, Angkor Wat becomes more than beautiful.
It becomes understandable.
🧠What You’ll Discover on This Page:
- 🕉️ Why a Hindu temple is now Cambodia’s top Buddhist site
- 🧱 What the carvings on the walls actually show – and how to read them
- 🙏 How to visit Angkor Wat respectfully and mindfully
- 📸 What symbols and stories to look for in murals and statues
- 🗺️ A quick guide to towers, galleries, and hidden corners
“Angkor Wat is not just a place to see –
it’s a place to understand.”