Building: Bagan Temples & Pagodas

Location: Myanmar

Primary Purpose:

The original purpose of the Bagan Temples and Pagodas was to serve as a place for worship for those who practiced Buddhism. They could give offerings and participate in religious ceremonies. It also was a place for meditation and education for Buddhists.

Connection to the Content I Teach:

I teach about world religions. Often people associate Buddhism with the countries of China, Japan, and Vietnam. Showing my students this resource is a great opportunity to not only teach them about a country that is not readily talked about in our curriculum but also expand my unit on Buddhism. This also gives them the opportunity to learn about a variety of architectural designs.