Tag Archive for: Myanmar
The Other Novice Monk, by Shirren Lim
The day was hot and breezy when we visited the Mindat Monastery. I remember my first impression of the monastery was that it was huge and empty. Empty because almost all of the monks living there were doing their studies or chores. Later I saw…
Friends on the Bridge, by Ryszard Wierzbicki
If you ever visit Inle Lake district and if you wish experience a bit of local Burmese culture, it is a must to visit Floating Village. This unique place gives you a chance to observe a vanishing culture and habits of local community when sitting…
Blinded by the Sun, by Ryszard Wierzbicki
This is another photo that I took during my trip around Inle Lake and trek nearby. When visiting Shwe Yaunghwe Kyaung Monastery, it is a great occasion to see monk’s life. I stayed overnight there with monks in purple robes, which helped me…