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Showing posts with label Buddhism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Buddhism. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Spooks and Earthquakes

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An Earthquake Shook the Island     There's a monument stone in Urasoe, we've been meaning to locate and, today was a go...
Saturday, October 18, 2014

Today I went Down Some Spooky, Old Stairs: Photo Essay

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Originally Published OCT 2011       Reviving this popular post may be a good idea. It happens, the Map It Okinawa dude ...
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Thursday, August 28, 2014

Looking Through the Lens at Gokoku Shrine in Naha Okinawa

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The Site and Surrounding Areas     There is a lot more to see at this attraction than, I ever imagined. A few times in the ...
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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Holy Sumac: These Ryukyu Trees and Buddhism

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Here is What Makes Them Special   Traditional Japanese candles are not made from paraffin, animal fat or, beeswax. Western candles ...
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Thursday, June 14, 2012

A Belated Happy Birthday Buddha, Wherever You Are !

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It's been quite awhile since I did a post for Travel Photo Thursday. So, before digging through the photo files, I visited Budg...
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

The Torii Gate, Does It Lead to a Shrine or Temple?: Japan Insider's Tip

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This can be a tough question to answer. There are torii gates at hundreds maybe, thousands of locations throughout Japan. The Tor...
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Utaki The Sacred Sites of Okinawa (Photos)

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      Today for Travel Photo Thursday I'd like to introduce you to Okinawa's Sacred Sites, Utaki. There are hundreds, if not tho...
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Saturday, August 7, 2010

What's An Eisa Dance?

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Living in Okinawa for over half my life I sometimes forget that things I may see everyday and take for granted would be news to folks back ...