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The temple domes

A short tour of the magnificent Borobudur and Prambanan

January 23rd 2017
No, I’m not a history buff. But it interests me sometimes! Since I visited the Angkor Wat in Cambodia a couple of years ago, I became interested in Buddhism and Indian culture in Indonesia. What I learned from Angkor Wat, the archeology here is a fusion of Buddhism and Hindu faith that occurred at the time of Khmer Empire in Cambodia. Some of the influence may have come from Java. That was one g ... read more
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Indonesian Flag The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia in the early 17th century; the islands were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. Indonesia declared its independence after Japan's surrender, but it required four years of intermittent negotiations, recurring hos... ... read more
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My father grew up amid the green hills of Assam in India. When I was a little boy, I went with him to see the vastness of nature, holding his hand. He is the one who instilled the love for nature in me; everything I love in nature today, I owe to him. I have lived in Canada for many years now, but my love for nature and the outdoors is everlasting. Travelling and photography are my passions. Although I visit tourist areas, I rarely spend time there unless there are historic interests. I often travel off the beaten paths of jungles, mountains and rural areas. While travelling to such places... full info
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4th February 2017

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Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

So many temples so little time
Isn't it amazing when you walk in an area like this and you feel the serenity.
4th February 2017

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tab gangopadhyay

So many temples so little time
You are so right MJ....I feel a peacefulness, a calmness, away from the turbulent world that we live in.....serenity now, and forget the insanity. Thank you for reading and your comments. Means a lot to me.

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