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
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
Dambulla Cave Temples, Sri Lanka
Cheryl
February 9, 2008
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We arrived at the Dambulla Cave Temples in the late afternoon. Our driver, Aslam, introduced us to our guide, a
Peacefulness Temple, Luang Prabang
Cheryl
January 21, 2008
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The Peacefulness Temple, or Pra Tard Kong, is a recently built temple just outside of town. It has become a
Wat Pa Khe & Wat Paphane
Cheryl
January 17, 2008
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Two small wats stand together in Luang Prabang. I only spent a short amount of time at each, in fact
Wat Tham Phousi, Luang Prabang
Cheryl
January 12, 2008
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Wat Tham Phousi is located on Mount Phousi. It is an unremarkable wat except for the tall cupola topped with
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