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- 1Ancient Buddhist text compares mind and body●The oldest Buddhist description I know, likely composed 200-300 years after Buddha, of how the mind and body are differe
A passage from one of the oldest known Buddhist texts, likely composed two to three centuries after the Buddha's death, is being shared as an early description of mind-body dualism. It likens the mind leaving the body to a reed drawn from its sheath, a sword from its scabbard, or a snake shedding its skin, framing mind and body as distinct things.
- 2Singapore tourist finds Guizhou jade buys mostly worthless●A tourist from the Lion City joined a group tour to Guizhou, splurging over 7,000 yuan on 16 jade products, only to disc
A Singaporean tourist on a group tour in Guizhou, China, spent more than 7,000 yuan on 16 jade items. After returning home and having the pieces appraised, one pendant sold as an 'ink jade' Buddha amulet turned out to be serpentine worth under 100 yuan. The case has fuelled fresh concerns over pressured shopping stops and mislabelled goods on packaged tours in China.
- 3Reclining Buddha at Chiang Mai temple captured against dramatic skies▼Sometimes the sky becomes part of the photograph. The reclining Buddha at Wat Phra That Doi Kham framed against the clou
A photograph of the reclining Buddha at Wat Phra That Doi Kham in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, has drawn attention for framing the statue against clouds and blue sky. The image highlights the hilltop temple, a popular site for photographers and visitors, and the striking light often found in the region. Viewers are praising the composition, with the sky treated as an element of the picture rather than a backdrop.
- 4Bai Dinh Pagoda in Ninh Binh draws travel attention●Bai Dinh Pagoda in Ninh Binh, # Vietnam ,is a massive complex & home to the longest Arhat corridor (500 statues!) & gian
Travel writers are spotlighting Bai Dinh Pagoda in Ninh Binh, Vietnam, a vast Buddhist complex set against dramatic karst mountains. The site is noted for the longest Arhat corridor, lined with 500 statues, and giant bronze Buddhas. It is being promoted as a must-see stop for visitors touring northern Vietnam's temple and landscape circuit.