Photo Friday:Buddha’s Mesmerizing Eyes
On practically every Buddhist Stupa in Nepal (and there are thousands) there are a giant pair of decorated eyes glaring at you from all 4 sides of the stupa. They are Buddha’s eyes, or his wisdom eyes, and symbolize the all-seeing or all-knowing of Buddha. However, these eyes have become more than just the eyes of Buddha. With the boom … Continue reading
Ajanta Caves: Ancient Artistry
They will crumble your concept of time… if only for a brief respite from India’s current craziness! The artistry & craftsmanship on show at Ajanta is unbelievable, especially considering the time period they were created in. The caves date back to the 2nd century BC, with construction continuing until around the 7th century AD. In all, … Continue reading
Photo Friday: Beaming Buddha
We found this beaming buddhist statue lurking in the ancient caves at Ajanta. Dating as far back as the 2nd century BC, the artistry of the sculptures & paintings at these impressive caves is a sight to behold. Even the modern lighting creates capitaviting captures in this ancient wonder.
Our Top 10 Korean Experiences
Our Top 10 Korean Experiences: 10. Korean Pop Music Concert KPOP. No one living in Korea can deny the catchy tunes. It didn’t take long before we were shamefully downloading the bodacious beats, dancing to them, and planning to go to a concert. We got tickets to the mother of all KPOP concerts. It turned out to be a … Continue reading
Top Temples in Korea
Buddhism is a central theme of Korean culture & has been for centuries. As the country has become more westernised buddhism has retracted somewhat, now only the second most popular religion behind christianity. Despite the religion’s retreat buddhism is still an integral part of Korean history & the amazing temple designs are a common sight in … Continue reading
2 Nomads. 1 Narrative. 