Talking about Buddhism Today we talk about Buddhism, the official religion of Thailand, which is one of the fundamental cornerstones on which the society of ... Share This
Angkor Wat / Henri Mouhot I have always wondered what Henri Mouhot, the French explorer and naturalist who wandered for years in Southeast Asia, might have felt ... Share This
Big Buddha temple Koh Samui The Big Buddha Temple sits on a small rocky island off Koh Samui’s northeastern corner. Known locally as Wat Phra Yai, its golden, ... Share This
Wat Tham Seua Wonderland hike Wat Tham Seua is one of southern Thailand’s most famous and interesting forest temples. Mainly popular for the strenuous hike to ... Share This
Laos alms giving ceremony Sai Bat (Laos alms giving ceremony) is a longstanding tradition in Laos Buddhist culture. In observing it, the devoted offer food to ... Share This
Luang Prabang Serene, hypnotic, charming. These three adjectives are true of Laos World Heritage town of Luang Prabang, once the seat of Laotian ... Share This
Pha That Luang There is no doubt the golden Pha That Luang – also known as Great Stupa – is the single most important national monument in ... Share This
Women and Buddhism 6am; the sun rose less than half an hour ago when, from a gate located in a small quiet street just off the main road, three shaved ... Share This
A view on Bangkok Less than 250 years have passed since the then Bangkok, a small village called Bang Makok, home to a community of Chinese merchants who ... Share This