An Introduction to Arakan
Cheryl
January 17, 2018
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Arakan background history and styles First, I’d like to voice my deep gratitude to the late Dr. Pamela Gutman, a
The Mahamuni Story
Cheryl
January 13, 2018
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Mahamuni or “Great Sage” image is described as being one of the 5 Buddha images in existence to be cast
Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandhu, Nepal
Cheryl
December 28, 2017
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This ancient Great Boudhnath Stupa is a major pilgrimage site for Tibetan Buddhists and Nepalis, and continues to be one
Angkor Wat Photos from 2001 Trip
Cheryl
April 29, 2014
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Recently I re-scanned all of the 35mm photos I took during our trip to Angkor Wat to pretty good image
Angkor Wat Painting – Monks
Cheryl
April 24, 2014
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My partner and I visited Angkor Wat in November of 2001. We followed Dawn Rooney’s book for six days, visiting
Swoyambunath Stupa, Nepal
Cheryl
July 7, 2009
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In October, 2008, my partner and I spent a week in the Kathmandu Valley. We stayed at the Hyatt overlooking
Naga and the Buddha
Cheryl
April 18, 2008
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Nagas are everywhere in Buddhist art and architecture. In order to visit Angkor Thom in Cambodia, you need to walk
Sukhothai, 15th century Buddha Image
Cheryl
April 3, 2008
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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.92″ background_layout=”light”] In late 2005, during a trip to Bangkok, we visited the Prasart Museum on the
Temple of the Sacred Tooth, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Cheryl
February 14, 2008
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Sri Dalada Maligawa Temple of the Sacred Tooth is the holiest Buddhist site in Sri Lanka. The temple is located
Sigiriya Lion Rock, Sri Lanka
Cheryl
February 10, 2008
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Sigiriya Lion Rock rises 360 meters above sea level. While it is not a Buddhist pilgrimage site, it is very
A Tour of Sri Lanka Buddhist Sites
Cheryl
February 10, 2008
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Dambulla Cave Temples or Temple of the Golden Mountain Polonnaruwa, the 2nd ancient capital of Sri Lanka Sigiriya Lion Rock
Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
Cheryl
February 9, 2008
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A Little Background In 1978, UNESCO approved a project to safeguard the centuries of cultural achievements of six exceptional sites
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