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Monk with a Camera
The documentary Monk with a Camera chronicles the spiritual journey of Nicholas Vreeland, whose grandmother was famed Vogue editor Diana Vreeland. Early in his life Nicky was a stylish, well-heeled, privileged boy. He became fascinated by photography in high school … Continue reading
Posted in Film
Tagged art, Buddhism, documentary, life story, Nicky, Photography, spiritual, Tibetan
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WPC: Smile
1. Each week, WordPress will provide a theme for creative inspiration. You take photographs based on your interpretation of the theme, and post them on your blog (a new post!) anytime before the following Wednesday when the next photo theme … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Asia, Blogging Challenge, Experience, postaweek, Weekly Photo Challenge
Tagged brass, Buddhism, smile, Uygur women, wood
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Delicate
New to The Daily Post? Whether you’re a beginner or a professional, you’re invited to get involved in our Weekly Photo Challenge to help you meet your blogging goals and give you another way to take part in Post a … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Blogging Challenge, Culture
Tagged Buddhism, Chiang Mai, temple, Thailand, wat
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White Horse Temple, Luoyang
In Luyoang we went to the White Horse Temple, the place from which Buddhism spread in China. There are several legends relating to this beginning. I’m not sure why since by 266 A.D. when the first Buddhists came to China, … Continue reading
Posted in Activity, Art, Asia, Culture, Place
Tagged Afghanistan, Buddhism, Buddhist, China, Henan, History, Lonely Planet, Luoyang, religion, religious art, temple, White Horse Temple
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Longmen Caves, Luoyang, China
The Longmen Caves drew me to Henan. I’d seen photos of this UNESCO World Heritage Site and found the caves with the tens of thousands of sculptures mesmerizing and mysterious. UNESCO’s site briefly explains their historic and cultural significance stating,: … Continue reading
Posted in Activity, Asia, Culture
Tagged Buddhism, China, Forbidden City, Henan, Longmen Grottoes, Luoyang, Northern Wei
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