Comments on: Global Vipassana Pagoda: A Beacon of Peace and Harmony

By: Sharukh Bamboat

Sharukh Bamboat — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 16:21:11 +0000

In reply to Kate Powell. I'm glad that you liked the post. Thanks for the additional information, Kate.

By: Kate Powell

Kate Powell — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 16:17:29 +0000

I read halfway through yesterday and finished this morning. An amazing place… I’d love to visit.
And you are right, an amazing built structure!
A couple of things:
“Lions” were actually stylized chow dogs, which were warrior dogs of the Samurai and fierce guardians.
The peacock can eat poison, and live, and Buddhist call “sins” (hard to translate in Western terms) poisons of the mind — therefore in the Buddhist culture, peacocks are a wisdom symbol.
The shape of the Pagoda temple top is in the shape of the topknot warn by many teachers, and is called a stupa. Most stupas contain a treasury — from bodies of deceased teachers, to written treasures, to offerings.
And even those of most religions can practice Vipassana! (Unless their religion is restrictive…)
Finally, in bowing to the Buddha you are bowing to the enlightened being inside you…
Namaste! _/\_

By: Sharukh Bamboat

Sharukh Bamboat — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 11:13:50 +0000

In reply to Kshitij rasal. Thank you, Kshitij. Your comment means a lot to me. :)

By: Kshitij rasal

Kshitij rasal — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 12:34:45 +0000

SPECTACULAR…!!!

By: Sharukh Bamboat

Sharukh Bamboat — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 07:39:45 +0000

In reply to Vishal Bheeroo. Thanks, Vishal. The experience is definitely a good one. A must-visit when you are in the city.

By: Sharukh Bamboat

Sharukh Bamboat — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 07:36:42 +0000

In reply to joey. Thank you, Joey. Well, I don't participate in Thursday Doors like you guys, but whenever I get some lovely door pictures, I add it to my blog as a tribute to Thursday Doors. I am glad you liked the post and pictures.

By: Vishal Bheeroo

Vishal Bheeroo — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 07:31:57 +0000

Shahrukh the place is so magnificent and indeed your true calling. One can sense divinity in the sculptures, awe inspiring building, domes and surroudings. Next time I am in the city I should check your blog and make a list of places to visit.

Cheerz mate
Vishal

By: joey

joey — Wed, 31 May 2017 23:45:33 +0000

Another beautiful post, full of blue skies and gold. Love Gate No 7 — Amazing!

By: Sharukh Bamboat

Sharukh Bamboat — Wed, 31 May 2017 17:58:18 +0000

In reply to Dan Antion. I'm glad you loved it. Those door pictures are specially for you. More door pictures coming up the next Tuesday with more history.

By: Dan Antion

Dan Antion — Wed, 31 May 2017 17:49:31 +0000

This place is amazing and in beautiful condition given the age. I love the colors. I enjoy learning about history, anywhere in the world, and this was a joy to read. I love the photos,especially the doors!