Detail InformationEdit Mosteiro Santa Maria da Vitória, more commonly known as the Batalha Monastery, is a Dominican convent in Batalha, in the District of Leiria, Portugal. It is one of the best and original examples of Late Gothic architecture in Portugal, intermingled with the Manueline style. HistoryEdit N.A. Must SeeEdit N.A. Visiting TimeEdit N.A. Closed […]
Detail InformationEdit The Alcobaça Monastery is a Mediaeval Roman Catholic Monastery located in the town of Alcobaça, in central Portugal. It was founded by the first Portuguese King, Afonso Henriques, in 1153, and maintained a close association with the Kings of Portugal throughout its history. The church and monastery were the first Gothic buildings in […]
Detail InformationEdit The Hieronymites Monastery is located near the shore of the parish of Belém, in the municipality of Lisbon, Portugal. The monastery is one of the most prominent monuments of the Manueline-style architecture (Portuguese late-Gothic) in Lisbon, classified in 1983 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the nearby Tower of Belém. HistoryEdit […]
Detail InformationEdit The Our Lady of the Philippines Monastery is a Trappist monastery in Guimaras, the Philippines. This is the only monastery of the Cistercians of the Strict Observance in the Philippines. It was founded in 1972. At present there are 35 monks living in the monastery. The Trappist Monaastery is a good place to […]
India /Haryana /Kurukshetra /Kurukshetra Between Brahamsarovar and Inside Kurukshetra University Opp. Arts Faculty, Kurukshetra. Edit Detail InformationEdit The holy land of Kurukshetra has been a witness to moments events of historical , cultural and religious importance. During Budda’s time, the king of Kurus was called Koravya, and his debates with the elder Rattahpala, also a […]
Detail InformationEdit Tharlam Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Sakya sect in Kathmandu, Nepal.The Tharlam Monastery was founded by a Tibetan, His Eminence Dezhung Rinpoche III, Kunga Tenpay Nyima, in 1981. HistoryEdit N.A. Must SeeEdit N.A. Visiting TimeEdit N.A. Closed OnEdit N.A. Best Season to VisitEdit N.A. Best Time To VisitEdit N.A. Time […]
Nepal /Kathmandu /Kopan Kopan Monastery, situated at 6.7 km away from Kathmandu. Edit Detail InformationEdit Kopan hill, which rises up out of the terraced fields of the Kathmandu valley and is visible for miles. Dominated by a magnificent bodhi tree, it was once the home of the astrologer to the king of Nepal. This same […]
Detail InformationEdit This is located near the Monkey Temple near the back. If you visit early in the morning you may be able to see the monks doing a puja. They may offer you tea and would of course appreciate some donation. HistoryEdit N.A. Must SeeEdit N.A. Visiting TimeEdit N.A. Closed OnEdit N.A. Best Season […]
Mong Pawk is a town in Shan State of far eastern Myanmar only 10 kilometres from the border with China. It is just south of Pangkham. It is part of Mong Yang Township. Mong Yang is under Myanmar Government control but Mong Pawk is under the control of UWSA. HistoryEdit N.A. Places to VisitAdd […]
Detail InformationEdit Shwenandaw Monastery is a historical monastery located near Mandalay Hill, Mandalay Division, Myanmar. It was built by King Mindon in the 19th century. It is known for its teak carvings of Buddhist myths, which adorn its walls and roofs. The monastery is built in the traditional Burmese architectural style. King Mindon Min died […]