Discover the Colorful Ordination Process a Young Thai Boy goes through before becoming a Monk
After looking at a monk, have you ever wondered about the ordination process these guys went through when they were younger? Most boys in Thailand […]
Temples Stand the Test of Time
Located on a hillslope in the northwestern suburb of Yangzhou, an ancient city in Jiangsu Province, Daming Temple boasts a 1,500-year history. The temple is […]
World Briefing | Europe: Italy: Classic Mercedes for Sale; Previous Owner a Saint
New York Times: A 1959 Mercedes-Benz that belonged to Padre Pio, the 20th-century monk said to have had stigmata and supernatural powers and who was […]
Wat Mahabut and the legend of Mae Nak
Wat Mahabut one of the 887 temples in Bangkok, is located in Phra Khanong to the east of the city center. In 1762, five years […]
Discover the Derbyshire Dales in England
Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve consists of parts of five separate limestone valleys in the Peak District National Park – Lathkill, Cressbrook, Monk’s, Long and […]