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find the truth of life at The sanctuary of truth

find the truth of life at The sanctuary of truth

To be truthful, I didn’t like Pattaya very much. Not until I came across the ‘Sanctuary of Truth‘, the magnificent and exquisite architectural structure with traditional Khmer styling, located at Pattaya-Naklua. The sanctuary is an imposing wooden temple with intricate carvings of Hindu and Buddhist Gods and is absolutely worth a visit. History of the Temple The Sanctuary was conceived by the Thai businessman Lek Viriyaphan in 1981, and is scheduled to be completed in 2050. The building is 105 meters high,…

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BODH GAYA – trip to the LAND OF ENLIGHTENMENT

BODH GAYA – trip to the LAND OF ENLIGHTENMENT

   Bodh Gaya and Buddha I have always been fascinated by the story of Gautam Buddha and how he achieved enlightenment. And it was sheer luck that took me to the place where it all began – Bodh Gaya. One October evening, I am sitting with my relatives in Patna, the capital of the Indian State of Bihar. And the discussion goes towards Buddhism. Someone mentions Bodh Gaya and all of a sudden, we just plan for a trip to…

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