By Ruth Kongaika ITWPA Member Living in Paradise, there are plenty of things to capture your attention. One that is often overlooked is the Byodo-In Temple nestled deep in a very lush corner at the base of the Ko’olau Mountain range. It is located only 13 miles from the Honolulu Airport. It is a replica of a temple located in Japan that is over 950 years old. There are no … [Read more...] about Valley of the Temple’s Cemetery and the Byodo-In Temple on Oahu, Hawaii
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Looking for Big Buddha, Finding Big Trucks: Making the Most of What You Get
By Russ Kirk ITWPA Member We’re in Wuwei, Gansu province, Northwest China. No English spoken anywhere. We’re off to see the 1,600-year-old Big Buddha of the Tiantishan Grottoes. This massive 45-foot-high carved sitting Buddha is 31 miles south of Wuwei. Arriving at the turnoff to the grottoes, we find the road closed. After some pantomime with the guard and taxi driver, … [Read more...] about Looking for Big Buddha, Finding Big Trucks: Making the Most of What You Get