Tuesday's Cambodia Daily (p. 29)* notes outrage in Battambang: someone opened a bar/hotel with 'Buddha' as part of the name. (Click for larger version.)
In Paris, no one would bat an eye: 'Buddha Bar' has existed for some time.
This comic was originally drawn in 2003; it's one of several older ...
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Posted in animism, buddhism, history, tourism on May 19th, 2008
...mainly because we were caught by afternoon rains as we traveled the bumpy unpaved roads by tuk-tuk. We made good use of our time hiring some young locals to moto us up the mountain and serve as impromptu guides.
Phnom Sampow is a bit overwhelming, as you have Neak Ta ...
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I'm pleased to note that blog Buddh*ism Ad*junkt (formerly Deathpower) is now archived at:
http://deathpower.wordpress.com
Looks like Erik will be blogging when the mood hits him, at his convenience. Yay!
Tags: cambodia,khmer,buddhism,blog
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I'm currently retroblogging the events of the Spotlight Festival. I've got heaps of pictures, and had a great time. I was hoping to do a daily writeup, but when blogging interferes with 'having a life' I veer towards the latter, unless there's urgent news.
Death; power: also getting a life is ...
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Posted in animism, buddhism, photography on Nov 27th, 2007
Above: float vendors. Varying in size and design, each one has a candle and some incense. For 2000 riel (50 cents) one could be yours.
Loy Pratip celebration follows the boat races of Water Festival. In Siem Reap it takes place right in the center of town, at the river ...
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