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Liberating the Dharma for Women: A Visit to a Revolutionary Buddhist Monastery in Thailand

Liberating the Dharma for Women: A Visit to a Revolutionary Buddhist Monastery in Thailand

By michael|2020-03-26T00:00:21-04:00March 2nd, 2020|Adventures|

At first glance, Wat Songdhammakalyani is a familiar sight in Thailand. Situated along a busy road about 50 km outside of Bangkok, this Theravada Buddhist monastery is an oasis within the noise and busyness of [...]

Hindu Culture in Malaysia: Thaipusam at the Batu Caves

Hindu Culture in Malaysia: Thaipusam at the Batu Caves

By michael|2019-02-08T00:52:35-05:00February 8th, 2019|Adventures|

Malaysia is easily the most interesting country I have visited thus far in Asia. A melting pot of cultures and religions, it is home to Malay Muslims, Indian Hindus, Chinese Buddhists and folk practitioners, as [...]