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Borobudur
We traveled to Java, Indonesia in 2012. Borobudur was a highlight of the trip. Now that I am a practicing Buddhist, I have a deeper
Mi-Nyein-Gone, Bagan
Mee Nyein Gone was built in the 13th century, during the late
Angkor Temples, a cultural treasure
Angkor Temples – more than just Angkor Wat Visiting Angkor temples, or
Mrauk U Kingdom Late Phase Pagodas
Mrauk U Kingdom Late Phase – Introduction The Mrauk U Kingdom late
Later Monuments of Mrauk U Kingdom Middle Phase
Andaw-Thein Andaw-thein was built during King Sajaka’s reign, 1515-1521. Min Palaung restored
Koe-thaung Pagoda, Mrauk-U Kingdom Middle Phase
As an introduction, King Min Bin is also referred to as King
Shit-taung Pagoda, Mrauk U Kingdom Middle Phase
Shit-taung Pagoda Shit-taung means 80,000, which is a rounded number of the
Mrauk U Kingdom Middle Phase
King Min Bin and the beginning of Mrauk U Kingdom Middle Phase
Mrauk U Kingdom First Phase
This post covers the Mrauk U Kingdom First Phase, as described by
Mrauk U Kingdom Monuments and Temples
I am organizing my posts about the Buddhist shrines and temples in
An Introduction to Arakan
Arakan background history and styles First, I’d like to voice my deep
The Mahamuni Story
Mahamuni or “Great Sage” image is described as being one of the
Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandhu, Nepal
This ancient Great Boudhnath Stupa is a major pilgrimage site for Tibetan
Angkor Wat Photos from 2001 Trip
Recently I re-scanned all of the 35mm photos I took during our
Angkor Wat Painting – Monks
My partner and I visited Angkor Wat in November of 2001. We
Swoyambunath Stupa, Nepal
In October, 2008, my partner and I spent a week in the
Naga and the Buddha
Nagas are everywhere in Buddhist art and architecture. In order to visit
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