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MG SINGH @madan02 (677) 12 Feb 25

Friends I was on holiday to Sri Lanka for almost 2 weeks . On the last day somebody mentioned that it would be a good idea to pay homage to the Statue of Lord Buddha which was in the centre of Colombo. Accordingly while driving to...

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The temple of tooth in Sri Lanka is amazing

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23240) 15 Jan 25

Gautam Buddha the creator of Buddhism religion travelled from India to different parts of the world. Wherever he went he spread the message of peace and non violence. In Sri Lanka his relics are there in temple of tooth....

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Great awakening at "bodh gaya"

Karan @_Karan (37) 22 May 23

The extra ordinary place bodh gaya is the site of enlightenment or great awakening of siddhartha gautama ( the buddha). Under the tree named bodhi tree he sat and did meditation. Bodh gaya is located in bihar. A wonderful state...

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What does a retired woman do to fill her days? TV? Nah!, Card games? Nope!

Anne Daughtry @Redmadness (28) • Eugene, Oregon 9 Apr 23

I have been out of work since 2014, and regarded losing my job at 70 not a bad thing, just had to work out a few things. Then, I really had time to do what I love, make art! I have sewn clothing all my life, but now mostly I...

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A peaceful Buddha

Judy Evans @JudyEv (381967) • Rockingham, Australia 14 Mar 22

My sister has her own house on her son’s five acres. They are both very keen gardeners and grow some stunning plants. There are a great many trees on the property too, giving good shade to the many goats that they have. This water...

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Zen Koan: Sun Face Buddha, Moon Face Buddha

emptychair @innertalks (23739) • Australia 26 Aug 21

The renowned Zen master Ma, short for Mazu, or sometimes this is spelt as Ma Tsu, was on his deathbed. He had been given only another short twenty-four hours of life to live. A passing journalist, or court reporter, as...

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Sharing this old one

rhuenz @rhuenz (10680) 21 Sep 20

This was a photo of mine three years back, When my cousin and i went to visit that big buddha in lantau island hk.Before we reached the buddha,you need to climb this long stairs going up.There is a cable car but...

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Inside the German temple, Lumbini Gardens, Nepal

Judy Evans @JudyEv (381967) • Rockingham, Australia 24 Feb 20

We visited Lumbini Gardens in Nepal but weren’t able to go into any of the temples as they were closed for lunch. However, back in 2017, Vince took these photos in the German temple so I thought I’d share them here. He said it...

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Temples in Lumbini Gardens, Nepal

Judy Evans @JudyEv (381967) • Rockingham, Australia 23 Feb 20

The Lumbini Garden area in Nepal is being continually developed and includes a number of marvellous temples, each built by individual countries. In a country as poor as Nepal, it seems a rather extravagant luxury to see the money...

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Mayadevi Gardens, Lumbini, Nepal

Judy Evans @JudyEv (381967) • Rockingham, Australia 22 Feb 20

We visited Lumbini when we went to Nepal. It is one of the world's most important spiritual sites. Buddhist pilgrims come from around the world to study, meditate and absorb the peacefulness of Lumbini Mayadevi garden. Over...

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Visiting Buddhist temples today

Judy Evans @JudyEv (381967) • Rockingham, Australia 6 Feb 20

We’re just about to leave to visit the Buddhist temples in Lumbini, Nepal. Many countries have built their own shrines to Buddha in the area. It’s just a pity they couldn’t have joined forces and built one big temple and spent the...

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Binayak Enclave Durga Puja promoted theme of Peace.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23240) 4 Oct 19

Universal peace is the requirement of the period. Binayak Enclave Durga puja propagated the theme of Universal Peace. The symbol of Lord Buddha who believed in non violence is put at the centre of Durga Puja pandal. The idol of...

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Travel well.....

Aanshi Raghava @Aansh13 (11433) • New Delhi, India 27 Jul 19

I have always been someone who has valued journey more compare to destination. Journey, helps us to learn. As said by Buddha- " It is better to travel well than to arrive." From my last trip, and even from my life, all I have...

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Future Buddha....

Aanshi Raghava @Aansh13 (11433) • New Delhi, India 9 Jul 19

This statue of future Budha -Maitreya...came into existence by lot of faith and devotion. I saw this in one of the monasteries I went today. Being a follower of Buddhist chanting, there is something in this statue that...

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Do you believe easily....???

Aanshi Raghava @Aansh13 (11433) • New Delhi, India 30 Jun 19

Well, I don't.... I am someone who only believe things if they are logical and coincide with my common sense..... Even if I have heard or seen something I still question my concious.... I do believe what Buddha said... "Believe...

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To desire, or not to desire. That is the question.

emptychair @innertalks (23739) • Australia 12 May 19

The Buddha claimed that desire is a root on the tree of suffering. Does this refer though, to desires of our mind, or to desires of our heart, or to both of these types of desires? One new age writer claims that desires of the...

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Giant Prayer Wheel in Nepal

John Murphree @JWMILLER (3275) • Westmoreland, Tennessee 30 Jan 19

While in Nepal, we visited the birthplace of the Buddha, not far inside of Nepal from India. Near the birthplace was a kind of park of temples built by countries from around the world. This means that there was great and...

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Hong Kong Day 4

lady Di @lady1993 (27221) • Philippines 8 Jul 18

Day 4 was just a continuation of shopping day.. we finally tried authentic Dim Sum food at Delicious Congee - since we just had fast food from McDonalds and amusement park food It was quite nice, the serving was huge...

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Are you happy to be there in your country??

Khagendra Bohara @khagendra1994 (1226) • Kathmandu, Nepal 28 Dec 17

I think i have to give big thank you to the god for giving such wonderful country. We have great himalayas, highest peak of the world ??, mt. Everest and birthplace of Lord Buddha. So much proud with my country. How do you proud...

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Are desires good or bad for us? Does God desire anything?

emptychair @innertalks (23739) • Australia 13 Sep 17

"Craving and desire are the cause of all unhappiness." Buddha Has God got desires, something that we might call the divine urge, and which also equates to being our own true mission for him in this life too?...

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