“The most well-known wat (that is, temple — Ed.) in Chiang Mai, built in the 14th Century A.D. on the Suthep Mountain. The relic of the Buddha was placed inside the original pagoda when it was built.” That relic is said to be the shoulder blade of the Buddha himself, found by a monk called [...]
This is my first postcard from Cambodia, courtesy of Zarah at Postcards Crossing. There’s no need for me to say anything about this card; Zarah tells us all we need to know: “These are… carvings of Apsaras and they are Khmer angels. They possess great beauty and are often portrayed as voluptuous beings. Buddhists believe [...]
Two cards for the price of one today. Both of these cards were Made in the USA, according to the text in the stampboxes. They were published in Canada by Fach Enterprises and distributed by Temple City Drugs. This card is described as “a view of the beautiful gardens surrounding the Mormon Temple in Cardston, [...]
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