Bouddanath Stupa

Temples, stupas, and shrines, oh my!

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October 20th 2008
After a week of intense meditation, body contortion, and relaxation, you'd think I'd have transformed into some higher being. Well, that's actually not true at all. While I enjoyed some solitude, gained some body/mind awareness, and became slightly more flexible, my experience at the yoga center was one that won't happen again while I'm here. I can see the benefits of attending a yoga retreat i ... read more

Asia » Nepal » Kathmandu

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In 1951, the Nepalese monarch ended the century-old system of rule by hereditary premiers and instituted a cabinet system of government. Reforms in 1990 established a multiparty democracy within the framework of a constitutional monarchy. A Maoist in... ... read more