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Entrance to Leshan

A Return to the Temple, and a Visit with the Giant Buddha

April 17th 2011
Yesterday I returned to the Taoist temple for a third time. It seems every time I go is more amazing than the last. We, myself and a few of my classmates, arrived just in time to see the monks performing a ceremony that included chanting, bells, and drums. It was really special and quite a treat. We were also greeted by two of the most incredible butterflies I have ever seen. The atmosphere and en ... read more
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