Bagan was the capital city of the first Myanma Kingdom, the site located at the banks of the Irrawardy river, measures 13 by 8 km and contains more than 2500 Buddhist monuments (temples, stupas, monasteries, etc) built from the 10th... Continue Reading →
Kangding (康定; Kāngdìng; Tibetan:དར་མདོ།, Dardo), is the largest city and capital of Ganzi (Garzê) Tibetan Prefecture, in western Sichuan Province, China ~Wikitravel This monastery is located at the top of Paoma shan (Paoma mountain) in Kangding. It sits at almost... Continue Reading →
This is one of my favourite necklaces. I got it in Bali a few years ago. It actually came in different themes. The Buddhist one, the Christian one and the Love heart one. I got the lady to out them... Continue Reading →
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU--yTYnvj8 I kept on hearing this song whilst in China. I traveled a lot in the Tibetan Prefecture. This is a Tibetan Song, with English subtitles. I finally understand what the song is about ;p "Sun sets behind the southern... Continue Reading →
Who doesn't like a little chicken or rooster and I DO NOT mean to eat. They are so quirky, the way they walk and peck. I find them quite intriguing creatures to watch. I met this little one in China,... Continue Reading →
Today's sketch is one of my favourite animals (technically a reptile), the humble land tortoise. The tortoise is a slow creature that lives in its shell. They are reclusive and shy creatures. I like to believe they lead long lives... Continue Reading →
I have a fascination with Buddhist monks. I take photos of them whenever I spot one. I like to talk to them too. I can understand how someone can dedicate their entire life to the teachings of Buddha or any... Continue Reading →
Today is Vesak day, also known as 'Buddha Day', the birthday, death and enlightenment of Buddha. It is celebrated on the day the of full moon in the month of May. Let us pray for inner peace and world peace.... Continue Reading →
