Arriving at the beach resort, my head swivelled towards the hill where a Buddhist statue reigned over the town. I had to investigate that mountain. Continue reading Ninh Chu and its all seeing statue
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Seoul’s Bongeunsa Temple
While people prayed before a Buddha statue in Bongeunsa Temple, I tiptoed around until I came across lanterns. Devotees pinned a prayer to the bottom of lanterns that swayed in the breeze in the hope their prayer would be fulfilled. Continue reading Seoul’s Bongeunsa Temple
Hong Kong’s Ngong Ping Plateau
Ngong Ping Plateau, situated on Lantau Island was a busy place where there appeared to be more locals than tourist. Continue reading Hong Kong’s Ngong Ping Plateau
Singapore – the beginning of a friendship
Before our trip, we met a reserved Singaporean whom we’d invited to our home. Now we were in Singapore, we ventured along Buffalo Road until we came to his father’s business. Continue reading Singapore – the beginning of a friendship
Sarnath – a quiet corner of India
Photo courtesy: Yusuke Kawasaki — Wikimedia Commons
After the chaos of Varanasi, a rickshaw ride to Sarnath was tonic for the soul. This was where, after attaining enlightenment, Lord Buddha preached his first sermon. Continue reading Sarnath – a quiet corner of India