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Namo is a Sanskrit word meaning Homage. The word Namo is a short version of the universal Prayer or Buddhist Mantra used by Thai people to show their respect and pay homage to the Lord Buddha

Ladakh is a storehouse of culture and adventure. The Buddhist culture in Ladakh has been inviting travellers for ages from all parts of the world. Fairs and festivals of Ladakh are a perfect mirror to the cultural practices and traditions that carry on in Ladakh. The Hemis Festival of Ladakh is a major crowd puller and holds a lot of significance in terms of culture. The festival, which runs for two days, is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of the Buddhist guru Padmasambhava. The festivities of Hemis take place at the world-famous Hemis Gompa, located at a distance of 45 km from the capital town of Leh.

We are very fortunate to have a senior Buddhist Monk in the Thailand province of Chiang Mai who is also a Sak Yant Master. Phra Ajarn Gamtorn has been involved with Sak Yant tattoos for over 17 years and is currently at Wat Nong Khem, a small Temple in San Patong, about 45 minutes from Chiang Mai where he has kindly allowed us to photograph his work on several occasions

Thailand is an ideal country for Meditation study and practice (see our Thailand Meditation Guide) both because of its Buddhist heritage and its climate and has Meditation Centres all over the country

Tengboche monastery is the Buddhist pilgrimage site that lies at the base of Mount Ama Dablam where pilgrims & travelers receive blessings.

India pilgrimage Tours - Sacred Christian sites, Sacred Buddhist sites, Jain Sacred sites , Sikh Sacred sites (Gurudwaras) , Judaism and the Bahai faith in India. All of these religions co-exist in harmony

If you ask "What to see in Ladakh", we would say "What not to see in Ladakh". One of the highest and remotest regions in the world, Ladakh is the residence of Buddhist monks, the seat of monastic culture, the hub of monasteries, the haunt of austerity and the abode of peace in the lap of the Himalayas. Indian Eagle recommends a visit to the seven best Ladakh monasteries which have cradled the Buddhist culture and stood timeless for ages.

Many Buddhist Temples in Thailand will have at least one Bodhi tree and where you find a Bodhi tree you will often see long sticks with a V shaped end which are known as Mai Kam

Chiang Mai has many Events & Festivals. Some of the events and festivals in Chiang Mai are National like Songkran, Loy Kratong and the major Buddhist Holidays but many events & festivals are exclusive to Chiang Mai"/>events festivals chiang mai songkran flower saa paper chinese new year asaha bucha

Wat Rong Khun, known as the White Temple, is the most stunningly beautiful example of modern Buddhist art in Thailand. The White Temple, Wat Rong Khun is in Chiang Rai, Northern Thailand

A Sak Yant is a magic tattoo which bestows mystical powers. This Sak Yant magic tattoo is normally given by a Buddhist Monk or Brahmin Priest but a Sak Yant can also be performed by a layman.

Unfold the great Buddhist monasteries, giant stupas and monuments that are standing from olden golden days till today to add to the richness of Ladakh.

Discover the best top things to do in Sri Lanka including Buddhist Temple, National Museum, Art Gallery and much more.

Gosainkund Trekking is the most popular trip through the Langtang National Park, it is also known as Pilgrimage Trip. Gosaikund Lake Trek can do in 7 days from Dhunche with Local Guide & Porters. After drinking this cool water he was relieved of the toxicity and since then Gosainkunda Lake has been a rewarding place for many Hindus and Buddhists pilgrims.

Mani Rimdu is a 19-day festival celebrated by Buddhists in the Everest Region of Nepal.

In this review of Upper Mustang, we will look at 10 reasons to trek to the Upper Mustang region. The itinerary takes you to several villages along the remote Upper Mustang region ending in Lo Manthang, the old capital of the forbidden kingdom of Lo. The kingdom was a stop along the ancient trade route between Tibet and India. Lying on the rain shadow of the Annapurna range, the landscape is one of the cliffs, red canyons, and arid desert hosting villages with unique Tibetan-Buddhist culture and architecture and rich history of caves, cave paintings, and scripture along the way. Alongside the route are the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Nilgiri ranges, meaning one is never far from majestic views of the mountains. While the difficulty is moderate, you will not be going over 4000 meters in altitude throughout the entire trek. There's no doubt that Upper Mustang is one of the best treks in Nepal.

For many in India, Odisha, a large state in Eastern India, is synonymous with its two famed temples - Konark and Jagannath.