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Bongeunsa Temple, Seoul, South Korea

Yein Jee — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:26:00 +0000

Bongeunsa (봉은사) is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Korea. It’s founded in 794 and gone through difficult times as Buddhism was repressed for a long period in Korean history (it’s now the biggest religion though).

Bongeunsa is also one of the few temples in Seoul that offers short term temple-stay program which is pretty popular among foreigners.

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Lucky wild boars at Indian temple in Malaysia

Yein Jee — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:44:39 +0000

An Indian temple in Taiping, Malaysia, is attracting hundreds of daily visitors hoping to get some luck by ~~wrestling~~ interacting with some wild boars…

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Thean Hou Temple, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Yein Jee — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:07:04 +0000

Thean Hou Temple in Kuala Lumpur is one of the largest Chinese temples in Malaysia. Dedicated to Goddess Tian Hou (Heavenly Empress), the temple was opened in late 80s and has became a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful architecture as well as numerous cultural and festivity events.

Sharing a few photos during my visit last week; was attending a friend’s marriage registration ceremony, a popular sub-service provided by the temple…

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St Joseph’s Cathedral, Hanoi, Vietnam

Yein Jee — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:47:45 +0000

The St Joseph’s Cathedral in Hanoi was opened in 1886, a year after the French colonial officially occupied the country of Vietnam. The cathedral still holds mass twice daily and is probably the most famous church in Hanoi.

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Ngoc Son Temple, Hanoi, Vietnam

Yein Jee — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:28:19 +0000

Ngoc Son Temple (Đền Ngọc Sơn), or Temple of the Jade Mound, is located on a small islet at Hoan Kiem Lake in the City of Hanoi. The temple was founded in the 14th century but most of its current structures were built in the 18th century.

Ngoc Son Temple was built to commemorate a few Chinese and Vietnamese legends, including famous Vietnamese General Trần Hưng Đạo who twice led the Vietnamese troops to fence off the mighty Yuan invaders in the 13th century.

Sharing a few photos of the temple below, taken during my Hanoi trip in July 2008. It’s a small temple, but pretty nostalgic with a serene environment…

Ngoc Son Temple as viewed from across the Hoan Kiem Lake

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Nan Tian Temple, Suao, Taiwan

Yein Jee — Mon, 19 May 2008 15:12:12 +0000

Nan Tian Temple (Nantiangong) in Suao is one of the most famous temples in Taiwan with its 200kg pure gold Mazu figurine as well as another Mazu figurine carved from a piece of huge jade.

The rooftop of Nan Tian Temple and the small port opposite the temple

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