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Buddhism

Sule Pagoda – Serenity Amidst the Traffic in Yangon?

March 20, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Sule Pagoda or Sule Paya centrally locates itself in the middle of the traffic in Yangon. It’s in a roundabout surrounded by all kinds of local transport. Standing and looking from outside, I wonder how in the world would devout Buddhists be able to attain peace amidst traffic noises? Would

Sri Lanka

Dambulla Cave Temple is The Sistine Chapel of the Buddhism World

February 16, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

I haven’t been to many Buddhist temples but I can surely claim that Dambulla Cave Temple is The Sistine Chapel of the Buddhism world. And I’ve been to both. Everything inside this Buddhist temple – from its craggy floors to its painted walls and roof and life-size statues – is

Japan

Japan: Fushimi-inari Temple

September 23, 2009 alainsojourner 0 Comments

Day 11: Fushimi-inari Temple Staying in Nara for less than 24 hours, is, of course, not advisable. Though Nara is just a small city with narrow roads (like other japanese cities), it’s parks and alleyways are to be consumed by walking. I did walk for an hour in the morning

Japan

Todai-ji Temple in Nara

September 22, 2009 alainsojourner 0 Comments

Nara is Japan’s first real capital. We arrived in this small city in late afternoon while the sunset struggled to shine behind the heavy nimbus clouds. It looked it’s gonna rain any moment, but we thought it’s gonna hold up there while we were exploring Todai-ji Temple and its surroundings.