National Treasure – Nestorianism Spread in China Stele (Tang Dynasty)
Hallelujah! May the Gospel of our Lord spread far and wide!
Tag: Religion
Treasures – Set of Buddhist Sculptures in a Building of Six Classes of Sutra and Tantra (Qing Dynasty)
Exquisite works of art, these yoga tantric statues from the Forbidden City are a result when a dictator tried to influence religion.
Great Mosque of Xi’an 化觉巷清真大寺
After passing the Bell Tower 钟楼 and Drum Tower 鼓楼 in the ancient capital Xi’an, you will be in theContinue Reading
Choijin Lama Temple Museum @ Ulaanbaatar
Located opposite of Ulaanbaatar Shangri-La Hotel is a complex of six temples that was built in 1904-1908. Choijin Lama TempleContinue Reading
Barcelona’s Other Cathedral – Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia
When we think Barcelona Cathedral, La Sagrada Familia always comes to mind first. But this is the actual Barcelona CathedralContinue Reading
New York St Patrick’s Cathedral
Somewhere in Midtown Manhattan, there’s a cathedral that would be celebrating its 150th anniversary very soon. It is considered “Americ’sContinue Reading
On the trail of Gaudí – Sagrada Familia
It took me 4 years to write this post, but not as laborious or lengthy as the effort taken toContinue Reading
Mount Emei 峨眉山
When you mention Mount Emei to any Wuxia aficionado, images of Emei Sect and its high skilled female pugilists andContinue Reading
Leshan Buddha 乐山大佛 #3/3 – By The River
For the last instalment, we go by the river and see the Buddha from its feet and from afar. AndContinue Reading
Leshan Buddha 乐山大佛 #1/3 – Going Up and Down
Leshan Giant Buddha has been on original my bucket list since I knew about it from the movie Wind andContinue Reading