Do not touch the monks unless you ask or they touch you first. This is especially true for women. You should also be aware, some temples are not open to women. Do not be offended. Women were allowed in these temples at one time. Women were banned because they menstruate, soiling the mats. Unfortunately the modern day conveniences of tampons has had no effect on the prohibition. Women are still considered “unclean”.
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Buddhist temples, known for their serene ambiance and intricate architecture, serve as places of worship, meditation, and community gatherings. These sacred spaces, often adorned with statues of Buddha and vibrant artwork, offer visitors a tranquil environment for spiritual reflection and cultural appreciation.
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Palgongsan Mountain Hike: How to Reach the Famous Gatbawi Buddha
That’s when I discovered we hadn’t even started the trail yet and I knew we were in for a climb to Gatbawi. Then we saw the them… the infamous rock stairs. There are literally thousands of them carved into the 3 hr hike up an 80 degree mountain face of Palgonsan Mountain. You can take the stairs or you can take a much longer, much less strenuous winding trail up to the top.
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Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
The temple is always in a state of maintenance and construction. The artist wants Wat Rung Khun to have pilgrimagers that return to Chiang Mai not unlike those who return to Spain’s Sagrada Família or India’s Taj Mahal. And not unlike Antoni Gaudí and Shah Jahan, Ajarn Chalermchai does not expect to see his great work completed as its expected to take approximately 60 and 90 years to complete.
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How to Experience the Best of Siem Reap in 10 Amazing Stops
I can’t believe Angkor Wat has never been considered one of the wonders of the world. It doesn’t have to be a wonder of the world to leave you lost for words. You know, I am a big history buff and I am never happier than when I’m walking in the footsteps of history, tracing my fingertips along the hard, cold stone or trekking through the doorways of ancient & often mysterious monuments.
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Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Bangkok’s Wat Pho
Wat Pho is considered the first public university in Thailand, specialising in religion, science and literature. It is now more well-known as a centre for traditional massage and medicine. After a walk around the temple there is nothing quite like a relaxing foot or head and shoulder massage. If you’ve never tried a traditional Thai massage, Wat Pho is a great place for your first one.
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8 Things That Made Our Couple’s Trip to Bangkok Great
I’m surprised I liked Bangkok as much as I did. We did not get a massage every day like we planned. And we ate at a couple more restaurants than we usually do in Thailand. The vibe is the ‘same same’ but different. I usually don’t enjoy the hustle and bustle of the big city. But Bangkok is different. First of all it’s in Thailand, one of my favorite Asian countries.
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Tips for Visiting the Big Buddha in Phuket Thailand
Building Phuket’s Big Buddha began about 10 years ago as a labor of love and will cost roughly 30 Million Baht ($850, 000) when it’s completed. Now, ten years later, it has become a revered monument by both locals and tourists. More than 1,000 people make the 6km trek up the mountain every day to see the huge Buddha that’s still under construction. It is taking so long because of its scope, as well as the fact that it is being funded by donations alone.
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The Big Buddha at Phuket’s Wat Chalong Temple
The first time I caught sight of the Big Buddha through one of the marbled windows at Wat Chalong Temple, its sheer enormity left me in awe. Its imposing presence dominated the landscape, living up to its name in every aspect. Set against the serene backdrop of the temple, the…