Wat Carolina Buddhist Temple: Wilmington, North Carolina

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Post date November 25, 2009
27 Comments on Wat Carolina Buddhist Temple: Wilmington, North Carolina

I had the opportunity to visit the Wat Carolina Buddhajakra Vanaram, Boliva, NC (between Wilmington & Southport, North Carolina). It was an interesting opportunity for some photography and not something one would normally expect in North Carolina. I’d like to visit again for additional photography in conjunction with one of their holidays/celebrations.

Detail of two of the Buddha statues in the main temple near Wilmington, NC

The architecture is more what one would expect to see in Thailand or India rather than southern North Carolina. Another view of the Wat Carolina temple, about 2 hours north of Myrtle Beach, SC

The different roof levels are interesting: Buddhist Association of North Carolina Several statues of the Buddha featured on the shrine in the teaching area in the monk's quarters.

A candle burns in front of the shrine.

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Robert (Bob) is a professional wedding photographer living along North Carolina's Crystal Coast. He specializes in wedding and lifestyle portraiture.

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27 replies on “Wat Carolina Buddhist Temple: Wilmington, North Carolina”

these are fantastic. great color and composition!

Really nice pictures here. I love the lighting and the coloring. Well done!

What a great location! Beautiful photos!

Beautiful place. Love the theme of the repeating shapes in these.

Would have never guess these photos were taken in NC. Looks just like Thailand. Great photographs!

Wow, i love the asian inspired theme. Great stuff.

North Carolina??? I never would have guessed. 🙂 Great shots!

I love great detail shots. They real convey the atmosphere of the day and will be visual reminders for years to come.

What wonderful shots! I especially love the vivid colors!

Great shots and so much serenity! The two last pictures are my favorites!

Very nice detail images. The vibrant colors are catchy.

your work is just amazing. i love it. nice job

Loving colors in these images. Great work!

Great job! I would never have known I was in Wilmington!

wow, beautiful color! seriously love all the gold and agree I’d love to see more photos of a ceremony or something here. Do they do weddings at this location?

Thank you so much for providing the Wat with your ‘eye’ and talent. We look forward to return visits. Hope to meet you.

Hey Bob! Really great job on this wedding! What a beautiful place and you captured in wonderfully! Certainly give me a shout when you get back in Raleigh!

beautiful colors – they really pop off the screen. nice work!

Wow – these shots just make me want to be there!
Really nice angles & colours 🙂

Oh wow, I never would have guessed you were in NC! Amazing – I never knew Wilmington had something like that! The colors are just absolutely gorgeous.