Tag: Culture, Sacred places, Temples
Sacred Places in Indonesia
This is a unique and very exclusive Portfolio Set of 10 pin-hole photographs by renown Japanese artist Yasu Suzuka who traveled many times to various places considered...
Book on Chinese Temples in Indonesia
The reader may enjoy the broad introduction to historical backgrounds, Chinese travel and migration in Asia and the Indonesian Archipelago, the Chinese system of belief,...
Wat Phu Champasak, an Ancient Journey up a Mountainside
By: Isaac Olson It's 41 degrees, dusty, dry, no clouds, the midday sun is scorching my head and I can feel it cooking my skin beyond a desirable tan to a crispy burn....
Vesak/Waisak: Contemplation & Self-Reflection on ‘Buddha’s Birthday’
By: Putri Fitria Vesak, or Waisak is a big day in Buddhism. At the Borobudur Temple, in central Java the Vesak celebrations attract thousands of visitors, most but not...
Luang Prabang: Temples, Colonial Heritage, & More
By: Maya Liem Luang Prabang. The city with a magical sounding name, which literally means 'Royal Buddha Image,' is an elegant place in north central Laos. The city is...
