Posts Tagged ‘Buddhism’
Dec 11, 12 • Asia, Myanmar / Burma • 2 Comments »
What surprised me in Burma is how they decorate religious object like altars, temples, and Buddhas with Christmas lights. I believe the religion had a certain boost with electricity becoming wide spread and cheap Christmas lights from China. We...
Dec 9, 12 • Asia, Myanmar / Burma • 8 Comments »
Next stop after Yangon was the Golden Rock, actually we stayed in a tiny village called Kinpun base camp. It is not far from Kyaikto, but close to the Rock itself. It was recommended by a Burmese person as having an easier access to the mountain....
Nov 30, 12 • Asia, Myanmar / Burma • 6 Comments »
There are several tings to see & do around Hpa An. We have chosen to hike to the monastery at Mt Zwegabin as the first thing to do as it combines a hike, an overnight stay at a monastery & being on top of a mountain. After hiking up the...
