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The Famous Buddhist Festival Loy Krathong

Loy Krathong which is also spelt Loy Kratong or Loi Krathong is probably Thailands most famous Buddhist celebration in the calendar. The Loy Krathong Festival dates back thousands of years. It started out as a time where people would pay their respects to... Read >
Author: Nick Ray

Weekend holiday at Ipoh City

Situated at midway in between Kuala Lumpur and Penang, Ipoh City can be an superb pit discontinue for travelers who travel among the 2 cities. Quite a few travelers quit around at Ipoh for foods, refreshment, relaxation or refueling.Tourism in Ipoh has be... Read >
Author: Victor Pronk

The Rules of Marriages are Changing in India

Court Marriage India are also called civil marriages and are solemnized under Special Marriage Act. This Act provides the procedure for court marriages in India. The rules provided under this Act for court marriage applies to inter-religion marriages as w... Read >
Author: Vikas Gupta

Tattoo Designs - Lotus Flower Tattoos And What They Mean

The lotus flower is to the East what the rose is to the West. In fact, these are the two most popular flower tattoos.The lotus flow has a story to tell - a flower that grows in mud and emerges pristine and pure, to bloom in perfect beauty, floating sublim... Read >
Author: William Burnell

History of The Elephant Pearl

You may not have ever heard of the Elephant Pearl but this particular pearl has a rich history. The Elephant pearl is recovered from the soft tissue pulp that makes up the tusk of the African or Asiatic elephant. This particular gem does not develop from ... Read >
Author: damonieheal

What is the Difference Between Eastern and Christian Meditation?

With meditation being prescribed by doctors to relieve stress and spiritual leaders touting meditation as a way of spiritual growth, more and more Christians are becoming interested in this practice but are concerned as to whether it goes against their Ch... Read >
Author: Rhonda Jones

Maitreya, Benjamin Creme and the United Nations Global Religion

Maitreya as well as the coming Worldwide Faith"He has already been anticipated with regard to years through all of the major beliefs. Christians know your pet as the Christ, as well as expect their upcoming come back. Jews wait him since the Messiah; Hind... Read >
Author: Billy Snyder

The Happy Buddha- Pu-Tai

Chinese Happy Buddha statues are one of the two kind of Buddha statues. There are Happy or Laughing Buddha statues, and then there are the more serious types of Buddha statues. It is said that the Chinese Happy Buddha is actually based on the characteriza... Read >
Author: hinkyimports

The Differences and Similarities in Buddhism and Hinduism

Both Hinduism and Buddhism began in India. For centuries they have grown side by side, like a brother and a sister, sharing a history. But, there have been some periods of strife between these two religions. One of the interesting things to note about... Read >
Author: hinkyimports

Using Sky Lanterns

Sky lanterns are relativley new to the uk but have been used in china and thailand for hundreds of years when armies employed them as signalling devices and later were adopted by common folk, who used them to convey their wishes to heaven. The locals b... Read >
Author: manchester fireworks

What Are The Commonly Used Buddhist Symbols?

The spirituality Buddhism offers is one of peace and contentment. While it is true that not everyone in the Western civilization is familiar with the Buddhist teachings, it can still be a form of art that many find gives them a sense of peace and tranquil... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON

Celebrating Buddhism - Asalaha Bucha Day

Asala Bucha Day is one of the most sacred days in Buddhism. It is evidenced as the day when the Triple Gem: the Lord Buddha, His Teachings and His Disciples came into being. Asala Bucha Day comes on the fifteenth day of the waxing moon of the eighth lunar... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

Through Buddhist Folklore about Ambapālī Discuss Buddhism in Relationship with Prostitution and Ge

Vivian So SEA 201B 25 March 2007 Title:"Through Buddhist Folklore about Ambapālī Discuss Buddhism in Relationship with Prostitution and Gender Role in Thailand" "Thai prostitutes working abroad send home as much as 1.2 million dollars each year... Read >
Author: Vivian So

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