Kuan Iam is the Chinese goddess of mercy, and her statue stands just off of the shore in Macau, looking serenely across the city. The Kuan Iam Eccumenical Center is part shrine, part spiritual cultural center, and part art installation. Designed by a Portuguese artist, the statue is a symbol of the unity between east and west. FREE to visit.
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Morning Alms Giving Ceremony in Luang Prabang: Everything You Need to Know
The morning alms giving ceremony is an amazing way to participate in an ancient local custom, and to get in touch with the spirituality, history, and cultural heritage of Luang Prabang. Unfortunately, bad and disrespectful behavior by tourists has soured the experience somewhat. Help change things by being a responsible tourist. What time is the alms giving ceremony in Luang Prabang? How should you behave? What is the dress code? How do you give alms to monks?
Jade Emperor Pagoda: Saigon’s Most Interesting Temple (FREE)
The Jade Emperor Pagoda in Saigon is one of the city’s oldest and most interesting temples. Best of all, it’s completely FREE to visit.
8 Sacred Shrines in Ratchaprasong, Bangkok: Eat, Pray, Shop
Step away from the shopping malls and into a more spiritual world on this mini pilgrimage to visit and pray at each of downtown Bangkok’s eight sacred shrines. Bangkok’s “Eat, Pray, Shop” initiative encourages a visit to the eight incredible shrines.
Giving Alms to Monks in Thailand
If you wake up before dawn you can take part in the important daily ritual of giving food to Buddhist monks on their daily alms rounds. Here’s everything you need to know.
Culture Capsule: Bangkok
There are a couple different ways that you can study a culture, and it’s really interesting to look at the way outsiders view a culture and compare it to the way that one views his or her own culture.
Erawan Shrine: Colorful Bangkok
In this week’s video, I pay a visit to the Erawan Shrine in downtown Bangkok.
BOOK: Visiting a Thai Temple
Before visiting one of the top temples in Bangkok, learn a little about what to expect and what to do in a Thai temple.
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