Category: Asia

Asia, English, Malaysia, Travel

Discovering Kuala Lumpur – Frim and Crown Shyness

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Discovering Kuala Lumpur – Frim and Crown Shyness

Kuala Lumpur is known by its magnificent towers and the modern landscape, but it is surrounded by great parks where one can experience some taste of tropical forests.

Today I visited one of these places, Frim – Forest Research Institute Malaysia. This is a research area, a man made forest, established in 1920. The complex offers a lot to its visitors, waterfalls, ponds, botanic gardens and, of course, nature trails.

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Asia, Buddhism, English, Travel

Almsgiving – giver and receiver are one in this Buddhist ancient tradition

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Almsgiving – giver and receiver are one in this Buddhist ancient tradition

The sun is rising over Samkar lake.

The temperature is a bit chilly on the top of the hill, where the monastery sits and some fog covers the mountains.

It is possible to hear children playing, talking, and studying… They are out and about and have been awake since 4:30. Their day begins when is still dark, with prays and meditation. By the time they come out from the pagoda, the sun is giving its first signals. Continue reading “Almsgiving – giver and receiver are one in this Buddhist ancient tradition” →

Asia, Buddhism, Budismo, Português, Travel, Viagem

Às vezes dá errado, pra dar certo… Um pouco de como eu vim parar aqui

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Às vezes dá errado, pra dar certo… Um pouco de como eu vim parar aqui

Sabe aquela fase merda? Demitida de um emprego, cheia de contas pra pagar, tédio, uma dívida daquele famoso financiamento da Caixa… daquele jeito. Chorava dia sim e noite também, não sabia o que fazer da vida. Qual a solução? Viajar claro. Não, gente, eu não tinha dinheiro, queria fazer outro carnê, a louca!

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Asia, Buddhism, English, Travel

Finding Zen in Vietnam

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Finding Zen in Vietnam

When I decided to go to South East Asia, one thing that I wanted was to learn about Buddhism, however, some people advised me that I wouldn’t find places to join in Vietnam, my first stop. So, I visited pagodas all over the country but always just as a tourist. And it wasn’t until I reached Da Lat, a cute city in the South, that I finally had some sort of deeper experience with Buddhism. And all happened by chance, as does the best experiences in life. Continue reading “Finding Zen in Vietnam” →

Asia, English, Travel

On the move again

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So, due to some weird thing that happened to me in Cambodia, I’ve decided to change country before planned. Now heading to Thailand. This will be my third time using Giant Ibis and it has been reliable and comfortable. Not the cheapest option amongst the busses companies, but it has been serving me well. Let’s go!