The Grand Palace, Bangkok: Where History and Glamour Collide
Alright, let’s set the scene: Bangkok, blazing sun overhead, and you’re standing in front of the Grand Palace. First thought? Wow. Second thought? How the heck did they build something…
Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum
Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum, located in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, is one of the largest Buddhist museums in the world. The museum covers an area of 100 hectares. Making it a…
Top 10 Temples and Monasteries in China
Apart from Buddhist grottoes, mountains, and religious sites like the Leshan Giant Buddha, temples are an important part of China’s Buddhist heritage and culture. There are a lot of famous…
Ushiku Daibutsu (Buddha)
The Ushiku Daibutsu (“Great Buddha of Ushiku”) in Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Stands 120 meters tall and is one of the world’s highest Buddha sculptures. In comparison, Nara’s Daibutsu at…
#24 day of February – Goddes of Mercy Temple
On the Chinese New Year, it is customary for the Chinese to visit a temple for blessings and offerings. The Goddess of Mercy Temple, located in Georgetown, Penang, is Penang’s…
Todaiji Temple 東大寺
Todaiji (東大寺, Tōdaiji, “Great Eastern Temple”) is one of Japan’s most famous and historically significant temples and a landmark of Nara. The temple was constructed in 752. As the head…
