Articles related to "Lord Buddha"

The ancient history of Nepal is not well-known. Was it influenced only by India and China or did it have its own culture? Who are the Newar people?

Kandy, the hill capital of Sri Lanka, claims the island's most revered temple, its most important religious festival and one of the best Botanical Gardens in Asia.

Statues of the Lord Buddha are everywhere in Thailand but one giant Buddha is inescapable even from the air - that on the holiday island of Koh Samui.

Mueang Boran is a cultural and historical park near Bangkok. It showcases Thai Culture, Thai History and ancient Thai monuments, many of them original Thai artifacts.

The life and importance of the Emperor Asoka, who helped create Buddhism as a faith of international standing.

A visit to Bangkok should include a half day in the city's Chinatown, Yaowarat, site of the original settlement of the Chinese who came to Thailand to work.

From the Chao Phray River in Bangkok to up-country streams, the Thai people will float their little candle-lit boats on November 24th, in a festival of fun and enjoyment.

As dawn broke, I walked along the beach carrying my silver tray of food and flowers for the monks. My friend assured me I would benefit from this.

The reasons for entering the Buddhist Monkhood in Thailand range from gaining merit to making progress towards nirvana by a deeper understanding of the Buddha's teachings

Some hints and tips to make your holiday in Thailand more enjoyable and memmorable. Follow these simple dos and don'ts and you won't go wrong.