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Photo Moment in Taiwan: Wacky Buddhist Abode

By Carrie on March 2, 2008

Our motorcycle excursions brought us to this wacky little dwelling at Basian Caves, which is located along Taiwan’s Eastern Coastline on Highway 11. Note: Please see my comment below in reference to the Buddhist swastika on the front gate.

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Photo Moment: Buddha’s Footprint in Luang Prabang, Laos

By Carrie on February 17, 2008

A three meter long footprint of Buddha on Phu Si Hill in Luang Prabang, Laos.

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The Standing Buddha at Wat Indrawihan

By Carrie on July 28, 2007

Wat Intharawihan, also known as the Temple of the Standing Buddha is on Wisut Kasat Road on the northern edge of Banglamphu in Bangkok, Thailand. This temple is known for a huge standing Buddha image called Luang Pho To. The gold Buddha image towers 100 feet in the air. It’s over 10 meters wide and [...]

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Thailand Photo Journal: The Golden Buddha

By Carrie on July 5, 2007

    The temple of the Golden Buddha, also known as Wat Traimit, shelters the world’s largest gold Buddha image.  It is thought to be over 800 years old and weighs over 5,500 kg.  

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Thailand Photo Journal: Wat Po – The Temple of the Reclining Buddha

By Carrie on July 3, 2007

  Reclining Buddha in Wat Po Wat Phra Chetuphon (Wat Po) was founded in the 16th century.  It is the oldest and biggest temple in the city.  It also has the largest number of pagodas (95) in city.  Wat Po was one of the first universities in Thailand.  The university is best known for its [...]

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