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		<title>The Lotus Festival Of Thailand</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The lotus flower is a very important part of Thai life. It is also the most commonly found flower in Thailand. It is found in ponds, swamps, canals and also in the temples of Thailand. Besides being used in temples and prayers, lotus also has medicinal properties and is used extensively in traditional Thai medicine. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Temples in Bangkok Are the Best Places to Discover the Splendour of Oriental Religious Architecture</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Visiting a temple during your Bangkok tour is a must in your itinerary. There are several world famous temples nestled within the capital itself. You can distinguish a temple even from a distance when you see a dazzling golden chedi soaring towards the heavens. Chedi are tapering structures built as a repository to enshrine sacred [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Thailand Buddhism in Present Day</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Buddhism is still the state religion of Thailand. Under the Constitution, the King, as a symbol of the nation, although protector of all religions, must be a Buddhist. According to the latest census, the total population of Thailand is 48 million. Out of this number, 93.4 percent are Buddhists. Buddhism has had a deep influence [...]]]></description>
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		<title>History of Buddhism</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Buddhism began in Northern India around the year 500 BCE. The Buddhist tradition gets its name from a man known by his followers as the Buddha, or the awaken one. He was born in a princely family in a region of Northern India that now lies in Southern Nepal. In those days it was simply [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Seeing the Temples of Thailand</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In Thailand, travelers can appreciate sacred religious buildings, statues, and artifacts; admire the amazing scenery; and enjoy delicious cuisine, all at the same time. Many travelers plan a visit to Thailand with a particular focus in mind: seeing the temples of Thailand. Thailand&#8217;s culture is a mixture of influence from Cambodia, Southeast Asia, and India, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Searching For Buddha in Thailand</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Buddha statues are in some of the most interesting and striking areas of Thailand. What&#8217;s more, they are all relatively cheap to see. All you really need are enough space on your camera&#8217;s memory card and a strong pair of legs for all the walking around. Throughout the world there are countless revered Buddha [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Knowing Hinduism or Hindu Religion</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hindus are concentrated in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka and these places have been the hot spot of this culture since time immemorial. Unlike other religions, Hinduism does not recognize a single prophet and has multitude of gods and goddesses, mythologically numbering at around 30 millions! Such a figure is given in mythology by people [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Visit Thailand – The Land Of Buddha</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Situated in the heart of South East Asia, Thailand has some of the best Buddhist temples, which offer peace, serenity and tranquility. The temples and monasteries of Thailand date back to a few hundred years. The Emerald Buddha Temple is one of the most sacred sites in Thailand and requires visitors to be properly dressed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is Buddhism A Religion?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Buddhism is a teaching which has spread worldwide absorbing the culture of each country it arrived in, which has resulted in many expressions of Buddhism. Each strand, no matter how varied in nature and practice, holds a common emphasis on the impermanence of human life. The worldwide spread of Buddhism means that it is now [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Great Christening and Baptism Keepsake</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A baby’s christening or baptism is a very special occasion. It is the very first step in their spiritual life so there should be as many keepsakes of the day as possible. Since the baby won’t have any first-hand memories of this special day, it’s up to the parents, godparents and family members to create [...]]]></description>
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