TOURISM IN NEPAL The biggest natural museum in the world is Nepal. Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and latitudinal variation. the elevation of the country ranges from 6m. above sea level to the highest point on earth‚ Mt. Everest at 8‚848m‚ all within a distance of 150 km with climatic conditions ranging from sub-troppical to arctic. Therefore Nepal’s wild variation fosters an incredible variety of eco-system
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What do you think of the position of women in traditional Chinese family? Women in ancient China did not hold any official position of power. They were portrayed as “objects” who were sold off into marriages and forced to have their feet bound to limit easy mobility. Male domination was prominent in all of China. Women served as servants‚ concubines‚ and prostitutes. Also‚ women had no say in who they could marry. Marriages were arranged‚ sometimes right from birth. However‚ like the idiom says
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Introduction Built by the Khmers between 802 and 1220 AD‚ the ancient temples of Angkor Wat exist as the remaining relics of a historically and religiously rich city. While many other historical and religious structures in Cambodia have disappeared due in part from being constructed out of vulnerable materials like wood‚ Angkor Wat still remains as a symbol of the divinity of its former kings‚ as well as for the palace itself. Likewise‚ Indonesia’s Borodubur temples exist as the single remaining
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Buddhist era [edit] Ancient Buddhist monasteries near Dhamekh Stupa Monument Site‚ Sarnath Archeological site at Sarnath (Dhamek stupa is visible in background) Temple of the Tibetan community in Sarnath Mulagandhakuti Vihara‚ Buddhist temple at Sarnath Sridigamber Jain temple‚ Singhpuri‚ Sarnath‚ just behind the Dhamekh Stupa Most of the ancient buildings and structures at Sarnath were damaged or destroyed by the Turks. However‚ amongst the ruins can be distinguished:
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Boudhanath Stupa‚ is the main reason visitors head toward the town. It is the main focus of tourism in the area because of it is the largest stupa found in Nepal and the holiest of all Buddhist temples outside of Tibet. The stupa in Boudhanath is the focal point of Tibetan culture inside of Kathmandu and all major holy Buddhist events and festivals are celebrated there. If you’re lucky enough to be in Boudhanath during the Tibetan New Year‚ or Losar festival‚ you’ll be treated to one of the most distinctive
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Chapter One 1. Introduction Lumbini‚ the birth place of Lord Buddha‚ is situated about 22 km. from Bhairahawa (Siddharthanagar)‚ below the Churia range‚ 24 km. south from the foothills of the Himalayas‚ on the western bank of Telar river in Rupandehi district of Lumbini zone in Nepal. It is about 300 km. west of capital city Kathmandu. Kapilvastu‚ Rupandehi and Nawalparasi Terai districts of Lumbini Zone are around Lumbini‚ the birth place of Lord
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STUDIES OF RELIGION Religion and Belief Systems in Australia post-1945 Contemporary Aboriginal Spiritualties Glossary Dreaming European term referring to essence of truth in Aboriginal religious belief Country/Ritual estate Area of land which a community has particular responsibility which contains sites of significance Elders Moral & spiritual leaders of communities who pass on knowledge Kinship system Networks of relationships governing interactions between members of language groups
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meanwhile‚ others think of Asoka as an enlightened ruler. In many ways‚ he is the founding father of India. As a warrior‚ he conquered valuable territory that remains part of India today‚ and as a ruler‚ he introduced a form of government‚ based in Buddhist spiritual belief‚ that has been an important guide to the nation and even served as a model in other parts of the world. Asoka was very interested in nature and spiritual matters‚ which led to his study of Buddhism. Asoka became ruler of the Mauryan
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remunerated from within the place visited". India‚ like many other countries has had a long tradition of religious and spiritual tourism. Our ancestors traveled to the different corners of the sub-continent‚ sometimes on foot‚ to visit places of pilgrimage. While the main objective of the pilgrim was to attain communion with the nature‚ the route always had an element of adventure and of the unexpected. The journey also brought the traveler face to face with the marvels provided by Mother Nature whether
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is rooted in polytheistic beliefs where there a many Buddhas. Both the Mahayana Buddhists
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