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The glittering temple

The retreat at Wat Rampoeng

November 9th 2009
Mornings began with a bong - a loud resounding bell from the temple's ornately-housed bell at 4am. My first full day I snoozed for another hour, not quite convinced it was healthy to rise so early, especially as no sleeping was permitted before 10pm - you may rest but not sleep during the day. By the second day I was on my feet in one wakeful movement in automatic response to the first bong. And f ... read more
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