Royal Sanctuary:The Silver Pagoda, commissioned by King Norodom in 1892, serves as a symbolic and spiritual sanctuary for Cambodia’s monarchs. It stands as a testament to the enduring influence of Buddhism in the country, where the union of spirituality and royalty is deeply ingrained in the ...
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Buddhist temples are called Wats, and there are many of these beautiful buildings throughout the country, Angkor Wat being the most famous, of course. Many men become monks at least temporarily for a year, or sometimes longer. Cambodians practice Buddhism by doing actions to gain merit, to en...
Yes,Nepalis an importantdestinationif you are embarking aBuddhism pilgrimage tour. Do you have doubts about travelling to Nepal? Get started by reading our exclusive blog,How to Travel from India to Nepal Read more about: Top things to do in Nepal ...
In Kyoto, there are now two special Hello Kitty themed rooms for guests to stay - the Maiko Hello Kitty Room and the Tea House Hello Kitty Room. Both are brand new for 2022 and located at Resi Stay Hotels in Kyoto. As well as tributes to all things Hello Kitty, the rooms bring to ...
In Buddhism, the peak is known as Sri Pada, meaning sacred footprint, and is believed to have been left by the Buddha when he was going to paradise. For Hindus, it is Lord Shiva's footprint. When asking Christians and Muslims, they would say it is the footprint of Adam as he was...
One day Morgen and I were having a brainstorming session about interesting things related to the theme “hit or miss.” As we began talking about things that involve hits and misses. Morgen said, “Do you know what the national sport in Bhutan is?” I was embarrassed to admit I did not...
From temples to wildest parties, Thailand is known for many things, but there are a few interesting tidbits that many people don’t know. All these facts, listed below, tell something about Thailand’s history, culture and traditions, giving a unique insight into what people recognize as the...
The Nicene Creed states that there is one God, "the Father Almighty, maker of Heaven and Earth, of all things visible and invisible." This means that God is not simply the creator of the physical world, but also of the invisible laws of nature and the underlying meanings and essences tha...
French novelist, critic, and essayist best known for his monumental novel À la recherche du temps perdu (In Search of Lost Time; earlier translated as Remembrance of Things Past). It was published in seven parts between 1913 and 1927. Begun in 1909, À la recherche du temps perdu ...