Articles, tagged with "buddha statue", page 4
22nd October 2009
When visiting China's Jiangsu Province visitors should not miss an opportunity to visit the Lingshan Grand Buddha statue. It's situated in close proximity to the beautiful Maji Mountain peaks.
Standing at over 80 metres the statue, is a Sakyamuni Buddh...
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Author:
Pushpitha Wijesinghe
20th October 2009
Bangkok, Thailand has an insatiable appetite for all things pleasurable. From the mega shopping malls, fine dining, spas, cultural relics and temples, Bangkok pounds out a veritable delight of experiences. Besides featuring a host of tourist attractions, ...
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Author:
Pushpitha Wijesinghe
14th October 2009
China has become a very popular destination for travelers throughout the world who come here to witness its ancient culture and history. In recent years china has emerged as the world's hottest travel destination. Hence tourism is an important sector of C...
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Author:
Rob Colbourn
30th September 2009
Believed to have been crafted in 14th century Thailand, the revered image of Emerald Buddha is said to have been brought to Thailand from Sri Lanka. There are many myths and legends linked with the legacy of this monument which presently sits at the templ...
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Author:
Pushpitha Wijesinghe
30th September 2009
Smiling vendors on the floating markets will offer you food dripping with taste. An enthralling line of small boutiques will offer you value for money no matter what you buy. The Chao Phraya River would flow like life as you sip a wine with your loved one...
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Author:
Pushpitha Wijesinghe
30th September 2009
Among the many inspiring and unique Buddhist temples of Thailand, Wat Pho which is also known as Wat Phra Chetuphon is the most famous among local Buddhists as well as foreign visitors to Bangkok. The 20 acre temple is also recorded to be the oldest templ...
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Author:
Pushpitha Wijesinghe
23rd September 2009
Set in the town of Hohhot, in inner Mongolia the Da Zhao Temple also known as the Yikezhao Temple, is a popular attraction in this part of the world. Being the city's largest temple, it boasts of many murals and structures.
The Buddhist Monastery actua...
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Author:
Pushpitha Wijesinghe
22nd September 2009
Despite being a well-known and respected country all around the planet, unfortunately few Western visitors visit Japan. Perhaps that's because of the misunderstanding that Japan is a highly expensive country, an idea that stems from the bubble era in Jap...
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Author:
Bob Ethan
14th September 2009
Thailand is one of those destinations, which is forever teeming with tourists. The country holds an exclusive position in the hearts of all vacationers for the place has much more to offer than anyone can expect. Thailand lies in the South East Asia re...
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Author:
Harsh Shaurya
02nd September 2009
The figures and statues of Lord Buddha we see all around us are the sculptures of Shakyamuni Siddhartha Gautama the "Buddha" who was born in Kapilavastu, an ancient province of Nepal, as the son of king Suddhodana and Queen Maya Devi. The Queen ...
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Author:
shakeeb
15th August 2009
Flowers are so often taken for granted. We see them on the street, growing in gardens, blooming from cracks in the ground, used in shops as decoration or for sale from our favourite florist. But all over the world, in the strangest of places, grow flowe...
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Author:
tandradecy
13th August 2009
New York is one of the most popular cities in the world that attracts thousands of visitors every year from all parts of the world. It is the city of dreams and a major center for world trade and commerce. Being one of the most happening, stylish and vibr...
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Author:
geneliabrown
08th August 2009
Dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, Kun Iam Temple is foremost among Macau's grandest temples. The ancient religious sanctuary originated in the 13th century and the present buildings were completed during the Ming Dynasty in 1627 adding an important histo...
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Author:
Pushpitha Wijesinghe
29th July 2009
Crowning the picturesque Ngong Ping plateau in Lantau Island, the Po Lin Monastery is a magnetic attraction to both Buddhist and non-Buddhist tourists to Hong Kong. Originally named Da Maopeng, the monastery was constructed as a small rural temple in 1924...
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Author:
Pushpitha Wijesinghe
01st July 2009
Bright Filial Piety Temple located on Guangxiao Road is a monumental tribute to the grandeur of Ancient Chinese architecture. A religious centre of the highest importance in Ancient China, the holy premises offer the visitor a comprehensive view to the cu...
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Author:
Pushpitha Wijesinghe