Monks walk near a temple in Bagan, Myanmar


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After the fall of the #BaganEmpire, #Myanmar's successor states sustained #Theravāda Buddhist traditions through regional adaptation, resilient monastic networks, and local patronage. This period highlights #Buddhism's capacity for continuity and transformation amid political fragmentation:

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#Bagan, #Myanmar’s first unified polity, shaped #SoutheastAsian #Buddhism through monumental architecture, royal patronage, and the institutionalization of #Theravāda orthodoxy. Its #temples and monastic centers fostered transregional exchange and enduring religious practice. Here's a brief overview:

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From 500–1300 CE, Buddhist institutions across #Asia flourished as centers of learning, ritual, and cultural exchange. Sites like #Nālandā, #Borobudur, and #Bagan exemplified transregional networks, monumental architecture, and doctrinal innovation, shaping the religious landscape of Asia.

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Buddhas of Bagan - what you see inside those temples.

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Temples of Bagan - Myanmar.

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