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Body worship in Nepal today!
Today is the 4th day of Nepal’s Tihar festival with a specific ritual performed only by the Newar people. The Newar are the original inhabitants of the Kathmandu valley, a culturally rich ethnic group residing in the three major cities… Read More ›
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“Worship the Cow” day today …
I’ve seen some strange sights in my time, many in Nepal, but none stranger than those associated with Tihar (Diwali, in India, Festival of Light). Each day has a focus of specific worship in sequence Crows, Dogs, Cows, Self, Brothers,… Read More ›
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It’s dog day in Kathmandu!
Today is Dog Worship Day, Kukur Puja, in Nepal’s Tihar festival, a day when you will see all dogs, domesticated and strays, garlanded and fed treats.The origin of Kukur Puja is based on the Hindu belief in Yama, the god… Read More ›
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Crow worship!
Today is the first day of The Festival of Light, variously called Tihar, Diwali and Dipawali. However it is less well known as Swanti to the Newar people, the original inhabitants of The Kathmandu Valley. My wife, Dr C is… Read More ›
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Buddha and the art of ice climbing!
Originally posted on Buddha Walks Into A Wine Bar ….:
All states of being are determined by mind, it is mind that leads the way. This is the opening quotation in The Dhammapada which is supposedly a record of many of… -
Isaac Newton’s Twitter Storm
Isaac stormed out of his house and into his garden, he was absolutely fuming, volcanic even. How dare they, how dare those midget brains criticise him, how dare they suggest he hadn’t invented and developed calculus, how dare they suggest… Read More ›
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