Tag Archives: Buddhism
Top 10 Most Popular Posts of 2015 Posted by sasha on Dec 30, 2015
It’s the end of the year, which means reflecting on the year gone by and looking forward to the one ahead. For many people, this includes making New Year’s resolutions. A very popular one is to learn a language, something that we know a lot about! We’re here to help our readers learn all about…
A Day in Ayutthaya Posted by sasha on Nov 30, 2015
A great idea for a day trip from Bangkok is the former royal capital of Ayutthaya. Ransacked and burned to the ground by the invading Burmese in 1767, the ruins of this once great kingdom now comprise an historical park. Hire a tuk-tuk and explore them for a day – a great dose of history…
5 Must-See Temples in Bangkok Posted by sasha on Jun 8, 2015
With over 400 temples scattered throughout the city, it’s clear that Buddhism is a vital part of Bangkok and Thailand as a whole. Visitors to the Thai capital will most certainly want to include a few of these glittering wats (วัด – wát) in their trip, but which ones to choose? Here are 5 must-see…
Vesak in Thailand Posted by sasha on Jun 1, 2015
Today is an important holiday for Buddhists all over the world, marking the birth, enlightenment, and death of Guatama Buddha. This day goes by many names – Vesak, Vesākha, and Buddha Purnima to name a few – and in Thailand it’s called Visakha Bucha (วิสาขบูชา). The date varies from country to country depending on what calendar…
Sukhothai Historical Park Video Tour Posted by sasha on Mar 25, 2015
Take a video tour of Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the first capital of Siam. Explore the ruins of great temples such as Wat Mahathat and Wat Sa Si by bike and learn about Thai history and culture. อุทยานประวัติศาสตร์สุโขทัย Sukhothai Historical Park วัดตระพังเงิน Wat Traphang Ngoen ดศรีสวาย Wat Si…
The Ancient City of Sukhothai Posted by sasha on Mar 19, 2015
While most tourists come to Thailand for sun and sand on the islands or outdoor adventure in the north, there are also quite a few historical sights that are worth a visit throughout the country. One such place is Sukhothai (สุโขทัย), the first capital of Siam established during the 13th century. With a name meaning…
Makha Bucha Day Posted by sasha on Mar 4, 2015
Did you know that today is a public holiday in Thailand? It’s Makha Bucha Day (วันมาฆบูชา – wan maa-ká-boo-chaaa), an important Buddhist festival held on the full moon of the third month according to the Thai calendar. In Thai, “makha” is the name given to the third month, and “bucha” means “to honor/venerate.” Thus, Makha Bucha…