Monestry near to God

 

 

The Temple that brings monks closer to God (because it's nearly 5,000ft up a mountain)


The Taung Kalat Temple near the Mount Popa volcano in central Burma is built on top of a volcanic plug - a rock formation creation by magma seeping from a volcanic vent.
As these amazing pictures show the temple is a Mecca for tourists and followers of the Buddhist faith.

The Taung Kalat Temple in central Burma is built on top of a volcanic rock formation

A total of 777 steps take visitors and worshippers alike to the summit which enjoys stunning panoramic views.
It is said that these steps and the temple were once maintained by the hermit U Khandi and the temple is still home to monks today.

The amazing monastery is nearly 5,000 feet up in the air on top of an extinct volcano

Photographer Javier Suescun, 46, from Spain, visited the religious site and was awestruck by what he found.
He said: 'Burma still remains very closed to the outside but this location has begun to open up to tourism.

It is said that the temple was once maintained by the hermit U Khandi and the temple is still home to monks today

'The vision of the temple on Mount Popa from below is incredible, almost surreal.
'There is a long and steep climb through stairs covered by a roof and on the sides of the stairs that go up to the top there are some merchants selling souvenirs and Buddhist objects of all kinds.

The entrance to the Taung Kalat Temple which is near the Mount Popa volcano in central Burma

'The mount has an approximate height of 1,500 metres and is said to have a 777 steps.
'Its hillsides are always covered with flowers and fruit trees and a legion of monkeys that also accompany you throughout the route.
'Once at the top there is a spectacular view of the valley and the villages surrounding the monastery

__,_._,___