Tag: buddha

  • Monasteries and thoughts

    Monasteries and thoughts

    I am in Mwalamyine (Moulmein) right now. When I arrived here by boat some two days ago I was already feeling it. The cruise down the river impressed me no question, but the euphoria appeared very tuned down. The day after it hit me like a brick. Travel fatigue. This must sound strange to all…

  • Gravital paradoxon aka the golden rock

    Gravital paradoxon aka the golden rock

    After arriving to the top it is a short 10 minute walk to the pagoda itself. You can make the rest of the way in a palanquin if you’re not up to the walking. The pagoda itself is a spectacular sight. Legend says the rock is held only in place by two hairs of Buddha…