Thanks Sonali, u made my day with such a wonderful view postcard:)
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Thanks Sonali, u made my day with such a wonderful view postcard:)
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ps35 - Thailand
Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (officially known as Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram) is regarded as the most important Buddhist temple in Thailand. Located in the historic centre of Bangkok, within the grounds of the Grand Palace, it enshrines Phra Kaew Morakot (the Emerald Buddha), the highly revered Buddha image meticulously carved from a single block of jade. The Emerald Buddha (Phra Putta Maha Mani Ratana Patimakorn) is a Buddha image in the meditating position in the style of the Lanna school of the north, dating from the 15th century AD.
Raised high on a series of platforms, no one is allowed near the Buddha except HM the King. A seasonal cloak, changed three times a year to correspond to the summer, winter, and rainy season covers the statue. A very important ritual, the changing of the robes is performed only by the King to bring good fortune to the country during each season. The temple is beautifully decorated and has a great sense of peace about it.
*from Miss Nan of Thailand
Thanks so much for such a wonderful postcards collection from you:)
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Ps34 - Thailand
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Ps32 - China
wullingyuan Scenic Area Hunan
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Its Time to Re-Imagine Ourselves
Happy New Year to all my Dearest friends..
With the end of this day, we mark not only the end of a year, but the beginning of a new one. Our counting of time is entirely arbitrary, so the end of this day has nothing intrinsically special to offer us. But the symbolism of the day is powerful and potentially very wholesome, for it raises in our imaginations’ far-reaching thoughts about new possibilities.
As Pope John Paul II urged upon us repeatedly during his Pontificate, this is an opportunity to re-imagine ourselves and the way we live together in this world. It’s an opportunity to listen anew to the Good News of Jesus, to take it in more deeply than ever before, and to ask ourselves, “Why not?”
Why settle for so little when the Lord offers us so much? Why settle for lives that are half empty? Why let our days be darkened by fears and by unresolved conflicts with those we ought to love and enjoy?
Now is the acceptable time. Now is the time to take the initiative in seeking reconciliation within our selves and with God and those around us. Let us become peacemakers and build a new world that knows peace.
*article from Rev.frans blog
Sign of Rememberance
Ps 31 - Nova Scotia
*from Danielle :) thanks for such a nice aerial view!
Dartmouth Nova Scotia
The former City of Dartmouth is located on Canada's east coast and is a part of the Halifax Regional Municipality. Being a very old city (founded in the year 1750) Dartmouth is chalk-full of history and charm. Called the 'City of Lakes', Dartmouth also boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in Nova Scotia, a Canadian province well-known for it's beauty.
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Ps 30 - Potala Palace
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Ps29 - The Temple Of Heaven / The Echo Wall
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Ps28 - Taj Mahal
A sonnet of Love..
No other monument in the world has evoked more sighs than the Taj Mahal. Because never again will cold perfection and passionate love be seen together in such spellbinding form.
*built in memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal, by the Mughal emperior Shah Jahan in the 17th century, the Taj Mahal is one of the wonders of the world. Amongst India’s 27 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, it is crowning achievement of Mughal architecture and perhaps, the finest tribute to love anywhere on earth.
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Ps27 - China
-Bird Nest Stadium
-A bird eye view of the Forbidden City
*from Francoise
Thanks a lot for sending this beautiful postcards and the nice stampss..:)
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23-FI417956
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21- CH21677
*from Andy of Switzerland
Lavertezzo - a small village with typical Houses..nice one!
thanks a lot Andy:)
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20- US300337
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19-US-300344
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Ps21 - St Peter Basilica Rome
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Ps20 - Roma
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Ps19 - The Colosseum
*from: Francesca of Rome Italy
The Colosseum
The greatest amphitheatre of the antiquity - was built in Rome, Italy, about 1920 years ago. It is considered an architectural and engineering wonder, and remains as a standing proof of both the grandeur and the cruelty of the Roman world.After the splendour of imperial times, the Colosseum was abandoned, and in turn it became a fortress for the medieval clans of the city, a source of building materials, a picturesque scenery for painters, a place of Christian worship.
thanks so much Francesca for such a wonderful Gift! :)
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Ps18 - Cuore di Roma
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