The Orange Robes of Laos in 10 Photos
The Orange Robes of Laos Every morning at dawn, heads shaved and barefooted, the monks and novices pour out of the thirty-some Buddhist Temples to begin their Alms Walk through…
The Torii Gate
The Torii Gate
The Torii Gate is a traditional Japanese gate usually found at the entrance of a Shinto Shrine. This gate is at the entrance to the Japanese Garden at the Birmingham…
Mystical Laos
“Householders, the homeless and monastics in mutual dependence both reach the true Dharma….” _ the Buddha Mysticism is at the heart of all religions, including Buddhism. To many Buddhist in…
Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Inside the Temple of Literature
Inside the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Vietnam One of my favorite places in Hanoi, this well preserved temple is a peaceful and serene retreat from the chaotic streets outside. Founded in…