3 Days in Putuo Shan, Asoka Temple and Tiantong Temple
 Fayu Temple, Putuo Shan |
 Tiantong Temple |
China (12): A Journey to Sacred Buddhist Mountains, January 4 – 15, 2013
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China (11): A Journey to Sacred Buddhist Mountains, January 4 – 15, 2013
Asoka Temple, Ningbo
I have been Ermei Shan 峨嵋山and Wuitai Shan 五台山 and always want to visit the remaining two sacred Buddhist Mountains namely Putuo Shan普陀山 and Jiuhua Shan 九華山. I flied to Ningbo寧波and visited Putuo Shan and two famous temples of the Chan sect of Chinese Buddhism. I then travelled by bus to Jiuhau Shan. Finally I took the new high-speed railway from Nanjing to Beijing. I had an interesting 3000-km overland journey in China. Read more
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Christmas in Vietnam December 23 – 28, 2012
Vietnam is charming, beautiful and enchanting with a unique blend of western and eastern cultures. My brother’s family of four and I spent Christmas in Hanoi and Ha Long Bay. We had a fabulous time. Read more
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88-Temple Pilgrimage, Shikoku, Japan December 6-10, 2012 (3)
 Dining in a monastery |
 Dai Garan, Mt. Koya |
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88-Temple Pilgrimage, Shikoku, Japan December 6-10, 2012 (2)
 Shosanji |
 Ryozenji |
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88-Temple Pilgrimage, Shikoku, Japan December 6-10, 2012 (1)
88-Temple Pilgrimage Route, Shikoku
Kobo Daishi弘法大師, founder of Shingon-shu or “True Word School” 真言宗, was born in Shikoku 四国. The famous 1400-km long 88-temple pilgrimage route in Shikoku 四国遍路,is associated with Kobo Daishi. After completing the first stage of the pilgrimage route visiting 23 temples in Tokushima Prefecture, I reached his final resting place in Mt. Koya高野山. The pilgrimage experience, exquisite architectures of the temples and beautiful scenery with foliage and snow are most unforgettable. Read more
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Taiwan November 26-29, 2012
Jocelyn, my neighbour
The 35th anniversary gathering of my Social Work Class will be held in Taiwan next July. I had no intention to visit Taipei before this occasion till my neighbour Jocelyn persuaded me to go with her. This is the only trip I have taken against my wish since my retirement. Read more
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57 Days in Central Asia & the Balkans: Epilogue
An Akhal-Teke horse in Turkmenistan
Both the Silk Road and the Balkans have long been on my wish list. Finally I have come to see these two fascinating regions. Comparing with my 72- day overland journey to nine West African countries earlier this year, this 52-day trip to ten countries in Central Asia and the Balkan Peninsula is smooth, comfortable and uneventful. Read more
