The Kingdom of Bhutan is a country that lies east of the mountains of the Himalayas. Since this region was virtually from the world until the 1960s, the country’s traditional culture is still present in the entire region. The Buddhist religion has great influence in the neighboring country of India.
Apart from the magnificent Buddhist temples, [...]
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The Traditional Culture of Bhutan
July 12, 2010
The Spiritual Center of Buddhism in Lhasa
July 8, 2010
The city of Lhasa is also known as the Holy City, and is in Tibet. The city is the great spiritual center of Buddhism.
The top of the Potala is undoubtedly one of the most recognized of the city. Above the top is the famous and easily identifiable plant thirteen building was the seat of spiritual [...]
Shanghai, Traditional Temples and Modern Skyscrapers
June 22, 2010
Shanghai is one of the largest cities in China. It is known for its high economic growth that has transformed the city from a fishing village into a megalopolis filled with lights, businesses and all kinds of technologies.
The city’s cultural landscape is closely related to the religious landscape. There is hundreds of Taoist and Buddhist [...]
Taiwan, the Island of the Asian Tigers
June 19, 2010
This Island is located in the Pacific Ocean. This particular island, a union between countries, cultures and traditions, meets many interesting aspects from its natural beauty, religious buildings to its most modern.
Religion is a very important part of the culture. Major religions and beliefs are Buddhism and Confucianism, like Taoism. Almost all the buildings traditional [...]
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