Buddhas and Bodhisattvas 101

Sakyamuni, Phra That Nong Khai, Nong Khai cover

Navigating the various Buddhas and bodhisattvas can be a very confusing task. Every temple can seem filled with overwhelming imagery. With a little knowledge, a visit to a Buddhist temple can be a rich and fulfilling experience that takes you through the heart of Buddhist philosophy. Each school of Buddhism has its own venerated figures, […]

Lin Fa Kung Temple

Lin Fa Kung Facade

The feeling of festival is in the mid-autumn air. Flags and banners adorn the streets in the small neighbourhood of Tai Hang on Hong Kong Island in preparation of the imminent event. Once a village, Tai Hang retains much of its old nature. Despite the towering apartment blocks, it is still laid out on a […]

St John’s Co-Cathedral

St John's Co-Cathedral Facade

The ancient crusader streets of the fortified city of Valletta are preserved as if in a time capsule. The passages climb and drop, giving you vistas of balconies on Globigerina limestone buildings against the pure blue of the sky and Mediterranean Sea. A small alley houses a café that could barely fit five people. Taking […]