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Holy Mount Kailash: Tibetan Sacred Land, Part 1 of 3

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Holy Mount Kailash: Tibetan Sacred Land, Part 1 of 3

At the heart of Himalayan Tibet, standing 6,638 meters (21,778 feet) high in the Kailash Range, Mount Kailash is widely considered to be one of the most sacred sites on Earth. Its name is derived from the word “kelāsa” in Sanskrit, meaning “crystal.” The Tibetan name for the mountain is Gang Rinpoche, which can be translated as “precious jewel of snows.” The Kailash Mansarovar area has been nomina
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Holy Mount Kailash: Tibetan Sacred Land, Part 2 of 3

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Holy Mount Kailash: Tibetan Sacred Land, Part 2 of 3

At the heart of Himalayan Tibet, Mount Kailash is widely considered to be one of the most sacred sites on Earth. According to the Tibetan religion Bon, transcendental Lord Tonpa Shenrab Miwoche, the founder of Bon, entered western Tibet between 18,000 to 16,000 years ago. After defeating him, Tonpa Shenrab renounced His royal status to focus on meditation. Lord Tonpa Shenrab also stopped the pract
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2021-07-09   3067 Views
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The Spiritual Dimension of Development is Inescapable: A Message of Healing from the Native American Chief Phil Lane Jr. (Veg advocate)

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The Spiritual Dimension of Development is Inescapable: A Message of Healing from the Native American Chief Phil Lane Jr. (Veg advocate)

The Honorable Hereditary Chief Phil Lane Jr. is a member of the Ihanktonwan Dakota and Chickasaw Nations. He is formally recognized by elders from across North America as a hereditary chief, owing to his noble lineage of leadership and longtime service to Indigenous peoples and greater humanity. For his tireless contributions, Chief Lane has received many awards, such as the Windstar Award and the
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God Bless Ukraine: St. Andrew’s Church in Kyiv

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God Bless Ukraine: St. Andrew’s Church in Kyiv

Today, we explore the unique beauty of the St. Andrew’s Church in Kyiv, Ukraine, which is well-known the world over for its distinct Baroque-style architecture. Since 1987, St. Andrew’s Church in Kyiv has been under the administrative umbrella of the National Conservation Area “St. Sophia of Kyiv,” which also includes the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Saint-Sophia Cathedral and related 18th centur
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2022-03-23   953 Views
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Holy Mount Kailash: Tibetan Sacred Land, Part 3 of 3

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Holy Mount Kailash: Tibetan Sacred Land, Part 3 of 3

In 1999, Dr. Ernst Muldashev, a Russian ophthalmologist, went on an expedition to uncover the mysteries surrounding Mount Kailash, bringing a team of expert geologists, physicians, and historians. Dr. Muldashev and his team spent a few months camping around the foot of the sacred mountain and came to the conclusion that Mount Kailash is human-made and was built in ancient times. They connected Mou
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2021-07-12   2692 Views
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Ukrainian Baroque Glory: St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery

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Ukrainian Baroque Glory: St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery

Located in Upper Kyiv, Ukraine, on the right bank of the Dnieper River and overlooking Podil, the Old Town quarter of the capital, a majestic monastery glistens across the horizon. This is St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery, dedicated in name to the Archangel Michael, who is also the patron saint of Kyiv. St. Michael’s Golden Domed-Monastery is a fantastic sky blue, perfectly contrasting with it
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Dayak Losarang Community - Living in Harmony with Our Co-inhabitants, Part 1 of 2

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Dayak Losarang Community - Living in Harmony with Our Co-inhabitants, Part 1 of 2

In the Krimun village of western Java, Indonesia, a vegan spiritual group lives side by side with the surrounding community and is known to be honest, pure, friendly, and helpful. Founded in 1970, the formal name of this group is the Suku Dayak Adat Jawa Petani Bumi Segandu Dermayu Indramayu but they are known as the Dayak Losarang Community. The Reverend Master Eran Takmad Diningrat Gusti Alam is
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2022-02-27   870 Views
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L’viv: Ukrainian Beauty in a Historic City

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L’viv: Ukrainian Beauty in a Historic City

L’viv city is the largest city in western Ukraine and the sixth largest city of the country. Situated around 70 kilometers (40 miles) from the border of Poland, the city is made up of two parts. First, there is the castle, its surrounding area, and city center; and second, a smaller area which sits on St. Yuri’s Hill. In the late Middle Ages around 1256, King Daniel of Galicia founded L’viv and na
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2022-03-19   959 Views
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The Blue Mosque – Tomb of the Exalted

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The Blue Mosque – Tomb of the Exalted

Situated near Afghanistan’s northern borders is Mazar-i-Sharif, which is the fourth-largest city of Afghanistan. Mazar-i-Sharif means “Noble Shrine” or “Tomb of the Exalted,” and its origins are enshrined in several centuries of local legend and religious traditions. The name is a reference to the city’s majestic center piece, a beautiful mausoleum of Islamic inspired architecture, “The Shrine of
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2021-09-17   983 Views
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A Thousand Years’ Faith-Keeping: Pechersk Lavra and Saint Sophia Cathedral

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A Thousand Years’ Faith-Keeping: Pechersk Lavra and Saint Sophia Cathedral

The Pechersk Lavra of Kiev Ukraine is a 1,000-year-old Christian sanctuary that still functions as a monastery and is the official residence of the head of the Church of Ukraine. This famous religious site was voted by the citizens of its great country to be one of the seven wonders of the Ukraine. It is also one of the most important pilgrimage destinations for Eastern Orthodox Christians. Pecher
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2021-04-30   1275 Views
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Palace of Fontainebleau: The Home of Kings

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Palace of Fontainebleau: The Home of Kings

The Palace of Fontainebleau, or Château de Fontainebleau, is a majestic palace situated approximately 65 kilometers (40 miles) to the southeast of Paris, France. With its 1,530 rooms, four courtyards and 130 hectares of luscious green surroundings, the Palace of Fontainebleau is one of the vastest palaces in the whole of Europe. Over the past 800 years, it has housed some 34 French monarchs, from
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2021-10-28   1343 Views
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Odessa: Pearl of the Black Sea

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Odessa: Pearl of the Black Sea

Located on the coast of the Black Sea, 31 kilometers (19 miles) north of the Dniester River and 443 kilometers (275 miles) south of Kyiv, is Odessa – a major seaport and transportation hub of southwestern Ukraine. As the third most populous city of Ukraine, the city of Odessa is also known by other names such as “Pearl of the Black Sea,” “South Capital,” and “Southern Palmyra.” Odessa’s architectu
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2022-08-27   547 Views
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The Intriguing Heritage of Britain’s Neolithic Megaliths: Stonehenge, Avebury, and Associated Sites, Part 1 of 2

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The Intriguing Heritage of Britain’s Neolithic Megaliths: Stonehenge, Avebury, and Associated Sites, Part 1 of 2

The property was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1986. The listing honors the importance of Stonehenge as “the most architecturally sophisticated prehistoric stone circle in the world,” stating that Avebury’s “prehistoric stone circle is the largest in the world.” Associated sites located within the World Heritage Stonehenge listing include “The Avenue,” a three-kilometer pathway that approa
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2022-10-16   624 Views
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The Colorful Historic City Center of Bruges, Part 1 of 2

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The Colorful Historic City Center of Bruges, Part 1 of 2

Several centuries ago, the picturesque historic city of Bruges thrived as a commercial metropolis of Europe. Situated in the northwest of Belgium’s Flanders region, it is now the capital and largest city of the West Flanders province, and the eighth-largest Belgian city by population. As one of Western Europe’s most important cultural and commercial centers, the historic city center of Bruges was
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2022-06-25   638 Views
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Dayak Losarang Community - Living in Harmony with Our Co-inhabitants, Part 2 of 2

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Dayak Losarang Community - Living in Harmony with Our Co-inhabitants, Part 2 of 2

Living in harmony with other beings, their beliefs center around the idea that nature is the best teacher for humans. This spiritual community follows a vegan diet, shows compassion to all beings, and takes part in certain practices to purify themselves and realize their inner nature. The spokesman for the group, the honorable Mr. Wardi, continues to share with us about the Dayak Losarang Communit
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2022-03-06   806 Views
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Step into Claude Monet's Fine Masterpiece: Monet’s Giverny Garden, Part 1 of 2

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Step into Claude Monet's Fine Masterpiece: Monet’s Giverny Garden, Part 1 of 2

From 1883 until 1926, the acclaimed French painter Claude Monet, one of the founders of impressionist painting, spent 43 years living at his Giverny home in France. Monet’s Giverny Garden is open to the public from April 1 to November 1 each year; visitors can still experience the ambiance of the acclaimed artist, strolling through his house and grounds, marveling at the floral compositions and wa
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2023-02-21   363 Views
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Te Papa Tongarewa Museum - A Celebration of New Zealand’s Diverse Cultural Heritage

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Te Papa Tongarewa Museum - A Celebration of New Zealand’s Diverse Cultural Heritage

Today, we visit New Zealand, one of the rare countries to receive many Shining World Awards. In 2006, the government of New Zealand was the recipient of the Shining World Leadership Award for Peace and in 2018, the Shining World Leadership Award for Compassion. In 2019, the New Zealand government also became a laureate of the Shining World Leadership Award for Earth Conservation, the Shining World
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The Colorful Historic City Center of Bruges, Part 2 of 2

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The Colorful Historic City Center of Bruges, Part 2 of 2

A thriving textile trade began in the 13th century, and for the next two centuries, Bruges experienced a golden age. Merchants from all over the world began to settle in Bruges, and in 1309, what is thought to be one of the world’s first stock exchanges was established.By the 15th century, Bruges had reached its commercial peak, and its weavers were considered some of the finest in the world. When
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The Nazca and Palpa Lines: A Fascinating Archeological Enigma, Part 1 of 2

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The Nazca and Palpa Lines: A Fascinating Archeological Enigma, Part 1 of 2

Thousands of massive figures and lines were drawn with immaculate geometric precision into the desert plains of Nazca and Palpa in Southern Peru. Due to their quantity, size, nature, and continuity, the Nazca and Palpa Lines are considered by some to be the eighth wonder of the world. Their exact origins remain a mystery. The mystifying Nazca and Palpa Lines have become an important archeological
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The Intriguing Heritage of Britain’s Neolithic Megaliths: Stonehenge, Avebury, and Associated Sites, Part 2 of 2

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The Intriguing Heritage of Britain’s Neolithic Megaliths: Stonehenge, Avebury, and Associated Sites, Part 2 of 2

Thirty kilometers to the north, an ancient henge bank of limestone measuring almost half a kilometer in diameter runs through Avebury Village. The henge encloses an out-ring of 27 Sarsen stones, some of which weigh up to 50 tons. Inside are the remains of two, and possibly three, smaller circles of stones, including a centrally located U-shaped stone and the remnants of a “ring stone.” A ring ston
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