Vesak is the religious and cultural festival which celebrates Buddha’s birthday. It is always celebrated on the the first full moon, in the month of May! Ben is on a business trip in Vancouver, Canada. I however, am here in…
A day in Yangon, Myanmar ~ VIDEO
On the road in rural, Southern Sri Lanka.
Traveling through the countryside by tuk tuk is easy and our preferred mode of transport as it allows for frequent stops, as opportunities come our way. Some photos along the road from Hambantota on the coast, inland to Udawalawe National…
First Impressions of Colombo, Sri Lanka
There is no greater pleasure for us than landing in a country we know little about. The learning curve is steep, the intellectual stimulation high. All our senses kick into higher drive ready to absorb what a new culture has…
Meditation and mindfulness: Chiang Mai’s Wat Suan Dok, Thailand
Peta is naturally convergent with Buddhism. From her vegetarian preferences to animal rights activism, yoga practice and interest in books from renowned Buddhist teachers, Peta definitely resonates with many Buddhist teachings. We want to take advantage of our journey in…
Wat Phra Keo ~ Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Bangkok, Thailand
Wat Phra Keo has some of the most stunning architecture in South East Asia. The emerald Buddha Wat Phra Keo is the holiest of all Thai wats. The small green jade statue of the Buddha, high on its golden altar…
Wat Po ~ a magnificent ode to Buddha. Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok’s oldest and Thailand’s largest Wat (temple complex) is Wat Po. Wat Po houses a giant reclining Buddha – 46 meter long, and 15 meter high. When you walk in and see this HUGE, gold figure which completely fills up…
Ancestors and the spirit world, Hoi An, Viet Nam
A fundamental organizing principle for Viet Nam: The belief system and rituals that regard the spirit world. Vietnamese believe that there are two kinds of ghosts – those spirits who are “at peace” and were buried nearby their ancestral home…