Tagged With "Jade Buddha"
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The World of Wat Pho, Bangkok
PHeymont learns that Wat Pho is far more than just the Temple of the Reclining Buddha
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Bangkok: Emerald Buddha and Grand Palace
Thailand's most important temple shares a large compound with the Grand Palace of the Thai monarchy
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Kulen Waterfalls, Cambodia
Jayita's journey in the Kulen Mountains continues with a visit to the falls and a nearby temple
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 30, 2014: Chhimi Lhakhang-Temple of fertility - Bhutan
Chhimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility) is situated in the Punakha region of Bhutan. According to legend, when Drukpa Kunley visited Bhutan, a demoness called Loro Duem resided at the Dochula pass.
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Buddhas of Bagan
Bagan is not a single place but a string of settlements on a bend of the Irrawaddy River with a plain stretching eastward for many miles. It’s on the western edge of the tourist track, an oval-shaped circuit of the country with Yangon...
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Angkor Temple Sights, Siem Reap, Cambodia
We travelers are very familiar with all of the great travel sights around the world and certainly the magnificent Angkor Wat temple is amongst the very best known. However, perhaps less appreciated is that this much photographed and visited Angkor Wat temple is only one temple (albeit the best!) in the vast Angkor Temple Complex.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 5, 2014: Po Lin Buddha, Lantau Island
Hong Kong’s international airport occupies a flat area attached to the north side of Lantau Island.
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Swayambunath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal. Where Gumbo Was #55
Congratulations to MAD Travel Diaries for recognizing the Swayambunath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal! It's also known as the " Monkey Temple " because of the large number of (mean spirited) monkeys that have all but taken over this complex.
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Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other (Part 7). Kandy
The Sinhalese name for this city is Maha Nuvara (Senkadagalapura), impossible for the British colonialists to pronounce so they just called it Kandy.
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Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other. (Part 3) The Ancient City of Anuradhapura
A great opportunity available to any traveler to Ceylon is the chance to explore the country’s rich history and extensive archaeology. This post describes my visit to the oldest ancient site in Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other (Part 10) Adam’s Peak
Adam’s Peak (also known as Sri Pada, or “holy footprint") is located in the southwestern part of Hill Country. It’s 2,243 meters (7,359 ft) high, the tallest mountain in this region .
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Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other (Part 6). Polonnaruwa
The eastern most point visited when touring Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle is Polonnaruwa. The ruins in this ancient capitol are the best preserved and most varied in Ceylon and it’s well worth the effort to visit them.
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Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other (Part 1a) Colombo
This is the first in a series of posts featuring my travels to Sri Lanka. My visits to this island centered around seeing my favorite author and dear friend, futurist Sir Arthur C. Clarke.
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Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other (Part 2). Dambulla
Dambulla is known for its Cave Temples which predate Christ. Legend has it that a Sri Lankan King, driven out of Anuradhapura, found a hiding place in these caves.
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Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other (Part 12) The Beaches
Sri Lanka is intimately tied to the sea. As a tropical island, only a few degrees north latitude of the equator, there are dozens of lovely warm beaches by which you can relax.
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Asia Society, NYC: Excellent exploration of art and culture
Jonathan L takes us on a visit to New York City's Asia Society
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Seema Malaka Buddhist Temple, Colombo
One of the most famous buildings constructed by famed Sri Lankan architect, Geoffrey Bawa, the temple is an oasis of peace and tranquility in the heart of busy Colombo
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A Visit to the Ancient City of Anuradhapura
Gumbo visits the ancient city of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. The city dates back to the time before Christ and contains some interesting historic sites.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Sept. 27, 2013: Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
Polonnaruwa is a medieval city in the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka. and provides some of the best-preserved ruins in that remarkable country. The most striking attraction in this city is the Gal Vihara, one of the greatest carvings in the country.
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Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo (Where Gumbo was #223)
Gumbo was visiting the lovely Gangaramaya Buddhist temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The temple is a popular site for tourists to visit when in the nation's capitol and has a fascinating museum displaying items donated to the temple by the faithful.
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Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka (Where Gumbo was #328)
Gumbo was visiting the ancient city of Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka. The city dates to the 11th century and contains some beautifully preserved ruins and art.
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Gal Vihara, Sri Lanka
DrFumblefinger visits Gal Vihara, the amazing group of rock carvings in the medieval city of Polonorruwa. These beautifully detailed works are almost 900 years old.
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January 6, 2018: Weherahena Poorwarama Rajamaha Viharaya, Matara
An afternoon of exploration southwestern Sri Lanka brought DrFumblefinger to an interesting Buddhist monastery, featuring a charming historic elephant fountain.
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Wat Pho, Bangkok Thailand. Where Gumbo Was #40
The TG audience has become very proficient at solving our travel puzzles! One of Bangkok's great temple complexes.
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Wat Phra Kaew (Jade Buddha Temple), Bangkok, Thailand
Amongst the most magnificent sights in Bangkok is the Wat Phra Kaew temple, or the Temple of the Jade Buddha. It is a riot of gilded and colorful figures in a very concentrated area within the grounds of the King's Grand Palace in Bangkok.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Feb. 25, 2014: Wat Pho, Bangkok, Thailand
Wat Pho is the Temple of the Reclining Buddha statue in Bangkok, adjoining the Grand Palace in Phra Nakhon district. This statue generally is thought to represent the dying Buddha, about to attain Nirvana.
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Wat Sai Thai, Thailand
Jayita shares an excursion to Krabi Island, Thailand and an encounter with a Sleeping Buddha shrine
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Buddhas and Art in Ukiah, California
Jonathan L visits Ukiah, California to see a monastery and a museum