Secret Burma, the country of the giant Buddhas

I've mentioned in previous posts, talking about Burma and Buddhism is almost…


Shwezigon Paya

His huge golden dome was visible from the distance, and once there we…


Ananda Temple

Before the fall of Bagan, the capital came to own about 5000 temples, of which…


Taung Kalat, the home of the nats

Buddhism enjoys of a very good health in Burma, because as we know, around…


Pilgrims in Burma: Mahamuni Buddha

The venerated Mahamuni image, located in a Temple in Mandalay, is also known…


The Kandawgyi Festival

Actually the Kandawgyi Festival is the annual festival of the Phaung Daw Oo…


Sarnath and the wheel of Dharma

While Varanasi is the ultimate pilgrimage place for Hindus, only 10 kms from…