This is the first Thai Buddhist temple to ever be built outside of Asia. Found deep within south west London, Wat Buddhapadipa is the bridge between the UK and Thai communities in Wimbledon and beyond. The temple teaches local residents about the religion's practices and history, as well as holding ceremonies and festivals tied to the faith's practices. | Metro

A temple built for a Hindu god that became the largest Buddhist site on Earth. #history #ancienthistory #archaeology | Ancient Civilizations and Archaeology