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The symbols and the symbols are very popular in almost all civilizations, culture and religion that has evolved on Earth. They are deeply rooted in the way of our life itself. Symbols impact our subconscious mind and if their influence is strong enough, they could stimulate confidence, effort and good results. Whether we realize or not paintings, pictures, jewelry, statues, birds, animals and so on have meaning and effect on us.

Mankind, after closely nature, life events and the environment over a period of several centuries, has developed an extensive database of test and time to positive symbols. When the geometric shape, size, direction and other nuances are properly understood and activated, it results in transmission / amplification of "energy" - the life force that governs everything in the universe.

Some classical examples are Crystals, Pyramids, Vedic Yantras, Sacred Geometry, Maha Meru, Pancha Boodha Stupa, Vajra, Viswa Vajra, Rahu (Dorje Phurba), Fengshui Objects, and CETRA.

Use of positive symbols can alter energy flow and improve the surrounding area. It is the easiest way to introduce positivism in our environment. They are usually classified into 2 types: to remedy / cure a problem, to heal a situation, to act as an amplifier or booster to achieve harmony and prosperity. There are symbols (like Crystals) that when placed (after treatment), can dissolve negative energy and flow in terms of high resolution positive energy. These symbols, when processed correctly and, undoubtedly yield results.

By creating an environment rich in symbols that generate positive positive thinking, focused minds, confidence and capacity for innovation, progress and prosperity result. We then become aware of the life force in the environment in which the energy was changed by us, allowing us to give them power. This powerful symbol of our desire to strengthen the energy levels to benefit from all aspects of our lives.

For example, a Black Tourmalene Crystal Pendant can balance the emotions and calm the mind, a pair of Pink Mandarin Duck statuettes can bond a couple more strong, a Viswa Vajra can protect one of the negative, a Five Element Stupa can balance five elements of nature and correct Vaastu / fengshui energy of land and building a set of parts of ship sailing can generate cash flows in the company, a pyramid can acquire positive energy, a Shri Yantra can remove financial blocks, a Crystal Energy Field can bring in health, wealth, harmony and happiness, and CETRA.

But how can the statue of a Phoenix bird bring motivation and new opportunities?

The shape and design of the gadget determines the nature of the energy that the remedy may receive and transmit. (2) Raw material and size decide the storage capacity and life of the repair, when switched on. (3) repair of programming defines the problem to be solved or goal to achieve and the programming does full energy of the remedy at the end and it binds to the person.

It is therefore important to realize that the action by itself is that the hardware (like a computer). You have to supply electricity (energy) to turn it on and keep it running. But ultimately, you must provide the proper software (programming) to make it work. Placement then completes the circle.

There are those who argue that the "form" of the talisman or remedy itself does energy and therefore requires no further treatment. Of course it does: that is why he was chosen as a tool for energy. For example, the shape of a majestic Elephant does signify the energies related to strength, shrewdness and long memory - but it is not enough. The image or statue should definitely be powered so that it stores enough to last several years, not weeks. Second, energy should be programmed to whom and for what he has to work. The program also allows to correct the corruption of the attack of negative energy that has certainly face (on behalf of its owner), once activated. In this way, if and when the bulk of the positive energy of the repair is very overwhelmed by negativity at one stage, the solution breaks down and declares his inability to serve (its owner) further, rather than of damage to the owner.

A laughing Buddha or a Crystal or a Yantra bought off the shelf give results?

The answer is simple: a "no" if it has not been programmed and activated. Energy simply will not help. The energy must be stabilized, and then sealed by means of "specialized" programming.

In fact, the source of energy remedies play an important role in determining efficiency. Many people buy the same Fengshui product from two different sources is that one works so well and not the other in May But they have never bothered to ask why this is happening. The answer is subtle, the source determines the root energy stored in products.

(1) It is an essential element (the root of energy) that the expert (who will sell / channel the remedies) checks before selecting. Then, the products are (2) cleansed (of negativities that arise during manufacturing / changing hands), (3) instilled with auspicious and positive energy and (4) maintained in the storage area with a high-energy belt before being sold. Finally, when sold, (5) the expert programs to repair the object and the user and explains the (6) ideal placement of the power tool in his place.

Then and only then that these tools of recovery results.

In modern life, where the environment at the macro level is strongly influenced by many factors beyond our control, micro level energy correction done with the power to use can actually make and maintain health, wealth, harmony and happiness.

The author of this article Janarrdhana Guptha is an Energy Consultant, Crystal Master and a Clairvoyant Reader. His specialty is in sanitation solutions, especially Crystal Energy Fields. His wife Kalpana Guptha is also a Psychic Reader. Couple of energy can be reached through crystalvaastu@yahoo.com or any of their websites:

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Janarrdhana Guptha has authored the book "Guide to Fengshui Good Luck Symbols". He writes regularly in English and Tamil Magazines from India. Some of his other articles can be read on his blog: http://www.spaces.msn.com/members/crystal-vaastu/

Feng Shui is an ancient art of interior design that was used by the Chinese for thousands of years. It is more than just interior design, it is anxious to improve the prosperity and the flow of energy in your home. Feng Shui is very concerned about the flow of energy, this energy is closely related to water and wind. A number of factors must be present in your home to ensure that everyone inside your home is happy and prosperous. There are areas of your home that are useful for different things, the bagua is a Chinese compass which is used to help you share your space.

The southeast corner of your home is known as the prosperity of your corner, you should begin by seeking what you have in this area of your home at the moment. To get more prosperous, you need to add metal to the prosperity of your home.

Any metal in this corner of the house work, however, there are some traditional Chinese elements that can be used. Ancient Chinese coins with a square hole in the middle are particularly useful. They are still known as the prosperity of the coins, they are very happy and should be placed in the southeast corner of your home. The lucky use of these parts is to have three tied together with a red ribbon, it will still work even if you can not see the coins.

May it also be other reasons why you're not as successful as you want, you should take a look around the other areas of your home to see where it goes wrong. If you have too much water around your home, what can cause your estate to be taken. If the balance of energy in a room is not right, this can cause problems.

There is also a laughing Buddha who is commonly known as the Buddha of wealth, it is usually seen holding money or sometimes a gold bar. Putting this statue in a visible place in your home can make a big difference in your home. You do not need to use a huge statue, you can also use a small statue of the same effect.

You can also add other metal objects to the prosperity of your area that you love. Using a metal wall hanging or ornament may well work to improve prosperity. If you work in the corner, you could add a metal lamp. Anything metal is great, even functional items. But make sure the metal object has rounded edges, such points can be bad.

Ancient Chinese vessels are a symbol of wealth. You may obtain a model of one of them and put it in your prosperity corner or near your front door to attract wealth. A vessel of metal would be beneficial and should be positioned so that it points to the room rather than from afar. Put gold coins in the ship to come into account for the richness of your life.

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t is an old tradition of associating a symbol of happiness, and how Japan has captured the kind of English in modern society, or should we say American society. Over the years, our society has taken to Chinese and Japanese symbols to represent happiness. We often see household shelves and statues representing trinkets of all kinds, and we hardly give a second thought as to where they come from or what are their origins. Often dismissed as just the people to keep things!

Signs and symbols have been part of any society that man has ever known. Some might call the old or even prehistoric, while others take them seriously enough to put them around your living room. The Japanese take their symbols very seriously and all the emotions associated with a symbol, but a combination of two or more. Now, we all know that large spaces are associated with the glory without end. But the Japanese, who still bear witness to her fans by making it develops.

Perhaps even the modern Japanese do not know this, but this is the story behind the Japanese fans. Taking things a little more, fans take Japanese brides as a symbol of his eternal ability to please their husbands through life. And when one gets some Japanese folding fan as a wedding present, only means that the person relying on gifts for the eternal love between the couple.

In this day and age, we all know that it is not lifeless objects that can exuberant goodness. On the other hand, the beliefs that people have in these may well make the world of difference in their lives. This is as simple good sense of when things are positive around you, or should we say, things that I think are positive.

By contrast, the reverse occurs with the negativity. Especially when things are looking bad, a subject that you believe is God can make you feel positive and give comfort in times of pain. Even at a rapid pace these days, people still like a statue of Buddha of laughter at their desks or on the mantle piece at home. A simple glance at the smiling face is sometimes enough to make people realize that there is a higher power, taking care system.

Another example of a symbol of happiness is the lotus flower. This can give you peace and happiness in the most problematic. Why is beyond what is happening is we're trying to say here in this article. The point is that these symbols are successful in giving us peace, but only lived type.

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The name Mi-Le Buddha first appeared 2,000 years ago in India. The Guide to the Gospels of Mi-Le Buddha records how Mi-Le Buddha became enlightened since coming into the world. Since its first coming into the world, vowing to become a Buddha in the Pure Land, ten cycles of Heaven and earth have passed. The tenth cycle, he planted the seed that germinated and the mature fruit, and it's time to harvest for himself. When he reveals his true identity, the world will become a pure land.

In the "Red Yang" Period (2500 years) in this cycle, the Sakyamuni Buddha descended to Earth from "Tusati" Heaven and was born in northern India. Mi-Le Buddha followed and was born in southern India. After Sakyamuni Buddha was enlightened, Mi-Le Buddha traveled from southern India to northern India to stay in Sravasti Sakyamuni Buddha. When Sakyamuni Buddha started Mi-Le Buddha in the monastery, said that it had reached Maitreya Bodhisattva Tao and would enter Nirvana twelve years later, and then in conference Tusati Heaven.

Anyone who wanted to be a follower of Mi-Le Buddha must follow the Five Disciplines (not killing, not stealing, not to be lust, do not tell lies, not for drinking), make the Ten Measures of goodwill (not to be greed, anger, and enthusiasm, not to sow discord, not to flatter, not to speak at the abusive language, not recklessly, not killing, not stealing and not be luxuriant), singing, and my name - The Buddha. After "fifty-six billion years of" the followers of My-Le continues to fall to the land of Buddha, listening to sermons in the "Assemblies of long-hua" ( "Long" means the real self. " Hua "means life. Largo hua Assemblies means that everyone has their" real self and the life "combines together and meets in the sky), and become enlightened.

However, Mi-Le Buddha has left traces of their offspring in the world many times, but mortals could not recognize it. In South-North China, as descendants Mi-Le Buddha Da Fu-shi. In the Tang dynasty, which fell as the monk with cloth bag (or Buddha laughs). Currently, all the statues of Buddha-My Le in China are in the form of a monk with the cloth bag, revealing his chest and abdomen. When the cloth bag with the monk was about to leave the world, sat on the east side of the temple and said: "It is the true Mi-Mi-Le. Mi-Le has countless pictures. Its appearance is constantly to people unless the people can not recognize it. "Therefore, the number of" fifty-six billion "is just a symbol.

Both the Koran and the Bible prophesies the end of the world and the arrival of a world savior. The "Doctrine of the media", says "When the Holy drops one hundred generations later, there is no doubting the truth." A generation is about 30 years and the teachings of Tao of Heaven, My-Le Buddha and was the 63rd Patriarch Celestial and its title is "Kong Chu Tzu Ching." He is the savior of the "White Period" (now) where the world is coming to an end by the destruction of the last catastrophe of the Third Period. This destruction will be by water, fire and wind murderer called "Gang Feng." The Bible describes as El Juicio Final.

Celestial JiGong my Master said, "Man is destroying and killing many people in all aspects. How can you make this type of behavior is not God (Lao Mu), descend into anger and ruthless punishment (disasters and catastrophes). After many years, the fault accumulates and men become ghosts and phantoms in man. The enmity and resentment of injustice must be refunded if one is dead or alive. "

TA Chew was told in 1994 that in twelve years (2006), Maitreya Buddha is a great mission for him to do. Not knowing what the nature of the mission, it is now clear that the mission is to propagate the teachings of Tao of Heaven, because it is the Buddha Maitreya Buddha by the Heavenly Court to save the righteous souls back to Heaven. Website: http://www.white-sun.com

Buddha statues have become the "in" way to decorate your home, office, and any other space. From the smallest of the small intricate replicas of huge statues of Buddha statues traditional. There is a statue of Buddha for anyone, at any age at any time in your life. There are some circumstances where you need to find a statue of Buddha. Whether it is a design in Asia in your home or office, Feng Shui, or if you are practicing yoga lifestyle. All of which are intended to calm the mind and the body of his soul, allowing you to create a sanctuary.

Statues of Buddha fit into any environment serene, whether inside or outside. Some are well suited as a garden of statues. Make them available to any of your decorating needs. Fortunately you can find almost anywhere. Home and garden stores, shops Feng shui, yoga, shopping, specialty shops and Buddhists. While you may find in your local store, with its statue of Buddha of shopping online is the perfect method. Not only do you have thousands of options. But you can also search for its meaning, and find the statue of the Buddha to you.

The price range of the Buddha statues can vary widely for many different reasons. It is likely that if you buy a small statue of Buddha polyresin, is less expensive than the intricately carved jade statues. However, the size continues to play a role in the price of any statue of a Buddha. O has not been treated for the use of doors, or if there are other bells and whistles to the statue. Some of these "bells and whistles" that Kuan Yin statues rivets soft trickle of water in the lungs of the dragon's mouth. Often porcelain to prevent the erosion of water that come with the constant drip of water.

While it is a common mistake to think that Hoti (laughing Buddha) is the only one available. There are hundreds with different meanings and stories behind them. These items are a guide to find the perfect Buddha to match their lives, beliefs, and needs at home.

Remember that while you can simply select any of the Buddha statue for his appearance. If there is a specific purpose that you want a statue of Buddha, you will realize that this guide will be useful in your quest for the perfect addition to your home.

The three popular types of yoga you may have heard of hatha yoga, power yoga and Bikram yoga. Hatha yoga is the style of yoga most practiced today. It's what you think of when you think of yoga in general. Power yoga is a more aerobic style of yoga, with emphasis on cardiovascular. Bikram yoga is a style of yoga done in a heated room to accelerate detoxification. Yoga Universal sells everything you need to practice these and other forms of yoga, pilates and meditation including figures of Buddha, yoga mats, clothes exercises, meditation cushions, yoga apparel and uplifting DVD.

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It used to be that Buddhism is the only religion that accepts laughter. Have you ever seen a statue or an image of Buddha of laughter? Have you ever wondered why the laughter? What makes you laugh Buddha? Is it bad to laugh at religion?

Buddha believed that laughter is a religious experience. I thought that when you're laughing at humor, which is more up in your home, you are on a higher plane, which is closer to God.

Therefore, when you laugh, you're closer to God. It's like a religious experience. You enter into a higher plane when you're laughing. It's like a Zen experience.

That's why you feel better when she laughs. You do not feel pain, do not hate anybody when you're laughing. You are just fun and get closer to God.

I think we can all get a little closer to God, and if you do not like the name 'God', then change to "Well." It's just a letter and it means the same thing.

It took me awhile to realize this and I've been doing comedy for twenty years. I never saw him as closer to God. I never saw how to reach a higher plane. I just saw it as fun and laughter because that's all.

I have found that laughter through meditation is much more than laughter because his grace.

It has laughter to feel better. I laugh to make my relationship better. I laugh to my work and people working with me better.

Laughter really is the best medicine. Volatire said that the art of medicine is to amuse the patient while nature cures the disease.

Laughter is great medicine that can lead to a higher plane. You can take close to God.

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Laughing Buddha is regarded as one of the gods of wealth in the practice of Feng Shui. That brings prosperity, success and financial benefits of the house. The location of the start laughing Buddha is important. You have to sit about 30 "approximate height and should be directly opposite the main gate. The energy that enters the house of the main door is greeted by laughter and the Buddha's energy is activated, and becomes very prosperous.

If this location is not possible, the best place to keep the Buddha, is located on a table or a corner table which is diagonally opposite to front door and the door. It is not advisable to keep the laughing Buddha in the bedroom or the dining room. This god of wealth is not worshiped or prayed, but only shown, as their presence is purely symbolic and auspicious.

The three-legged frog is considered very lucky. Usually has one or three coins in the mouth. The position of the three-legged frog with a coin in its mouth, is very important. It should be placed anywhere near your front door at home and must look inward, as if they had just come into your home with the money! Never put the frog with the coin facing, ie looking at your front door, as it symbolizes the money out of the house.

Many people love reading books and also have the pride of possessing them. The habit itself is very good. But the books, when kept in open shelves to create or share chi 'killing breath, which is bad for the occupant of the room. Open the book to the shelves or in the office or at home are like knives, that give negative energy and bad Feng Shui. The best way to fix this is to have doors on all the shelves. Keep covered the shelves and not exposed. This will reduce the negative effects of open shelves.

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Buddhism is most often associated with Japan, China and other countries in that area of the world. But Buddhism had its beginnings in India around the 5th century BC, Buddhism was the result of the challenges to traditional Hinduism, and these challenges culminated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, the son of a wealthy tribal chieftain. He renounced his wealth and became the Buddha, or an awakening. Buddhism arrived in China around 60 AD, but has not become well known and popular until the third century AD

Maitreya, the future Buddha, a bodhisattva, a Sanskrit word that means more or less successful, to be illustrated. A bodhisattva is dedicated to helping others reach enlightenment. Some sects of Buddhism believe that Maitreya will appear when the teachings of Gautama Buddha and is taught and not forgotten. However, the meanings and beliefs about Matireya are many and varied within the Buddhist beliefs.

The laughing Buddha was a Ch'an Buddhist monk who lived in China over 1000 years ago. The Ch'an sect of Buddhism called Zen in Japan. Tradition says that the name of this monk was Hotei, or Pu Tai (meaning cloth sack). Tradition says he was a man of good character and loving, and as such was linked with the traditions of the Buddha Maitreya, the future. Due to its large belly and a smile is also called the Laughing Buddha.

The Laughing Buddha is often seen as carrying a cloth bag that is filled with various things. Money, candy for children, food, even the world's ills. Sometimes it's like sitting, fanning himself with a kind of fan, I wish to call 'fan. It is sometimes with a begging bowl. But if sitting or standing, always bald with a big pot belly and a smile on his face.

Belief in The Laughing Buddha is mostly based on legend. It is said that rubbing her protruding belly brings good luck statues of Maitreya are displayed in Buddhist temples, Chinese and Japanese homes, and elsewhere around the world. The numerous schools of Feng Shui, the art of organizing space to fit the environment to achieve balance and harmony, Maitreya statues used in many ways. In the office or at home, a statue of this wandering monk can bring wealth, peace and joy.

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Laughing Buddha is regarded as a deity of abundance of images and statues that are in many companies these days. He is considered an avatar of Maitreya, which is considered a future representation of enlightenment in Buddhism. Since Maitreya is associated with happiness, which can be considered an extension of having enough to eat and live a happy life, laughing Buddha is represented with a belly. Helps to overcome sadness and obstacles, and offers a smooth ride full of happiness throughout the year. He is said to have a smiling face that is very mean to the fulfillment and joy.

Is also seen as representing an eccentric Chinese monk who lived for many years. He was considered a man of good character and was always seen with a cloth bag with many items like rice, sweets for children and food for the poor. It may also be seen sitting in a cart drawn by children or holding a fan which was seen as fulfilling a desire fan. The Laughing Buddha is the monk who now goes around and blesses the people with happiness, good fortune and family fortune.

It is said that incredible luck and you can see from the cash counters, reception, lobby and entrance lobbies of hotels and restaurants and close to many places in Asia.

He is also represented as symbols carrying ingots, pots of gold, treasure bag, and usually associated with abundance, wealth, happiness and luck.

He is seen surrounded by children and it is said that a descendant of the family fortune. His statue or painting with the children on the west side of the hall is said to be good luck for couples who aspire to have children.

Displaying the Laughing Buddha in the family room is considered to family harmony and eliminate problems and fights.

He is also represented in jade pendants jewelry, which is considered very lucky. Give a gift of the statue is considered a very kind gesture. In most Asian cultures represented in Buddha laughs notable occasions such as weddings and anniversaries.

The statue is displayed always in a good frame and display the deity living rooms and entry areas of the house. Please do not show up in bathrooms or kitchen.

In many temples of Asia, the Laughing Buddha is seen seated in front of the entrance and is considered a symbol of good luck.

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1. Old Royal Palace

The road is Sisavangong double cross in the form of Royal Palace, which dates back to 1904 and displays of religious objects and gifts sent from abroad. In 1975, when the monarchy was overthrown and the royal family were taken to re-education camps, the palace was given the name of Maoist over the National Museum.

2. Wat Mai

Set beside the Royal Palace, Wat Mai was built between 1718 and 1788. One of Laos' most beautiful temples, which once housed one of the statues of key Asia: Luang Pabang statue of the same name, the 50-kg gold Buddha Pha Bang, now stored in a bank vault. Buddhist much blood has been spilled on the fight against this 2000-year-old religious relic of Ceylon - captured twice by the Thais, who was returned to the city in 1867 by the devout Buddhist and a pacifist Thai King Mongkut. One wonders what the Buddha, which forbade people to make images of him have made people fighting to the death over them. Stripped of its main treasures, Wat Mai retains a magical, almost hallucinatory feel surrealistically, architecture perfectly complemented with furnished such exquisite decorative detail that appears to be from a fairy tale oriental. A plaque commemorating the 14 children last king of Laos, Sisavang Vong, who may have drowned accidentally in the biggest loss and simultaneously in the history of the offspring. The King was devastated comforted by some of his 15 wives (including two that were his half-sisters) and their 35 other children recognized as his own.

3. Monte Phousi

For an experience of Southeast Asia's most spectacular sunsets, walk across the street from the Royal Palace and climb the 328 steps to the top of Mount Phousi, the most historic city. March rows of hills in the distance, recorded in a palette of shades of blues, pinks and oranges, while the temple still dazzle needles rising above the darkness.

4. Wat Xieng Thong (Golden City Temple)

One of Laos' most spectacular temple complex, Wat Xieng Thong was built by the scourge of Burma, King Setthathirath in 1560. A classic example of the style of Luang Prabang, including a gracefully sloping roof, glass and mosaic murals legions of Buddha statues, large and small, whose wealth brings to mind the first emperor of China's Terracotta Army. Eight columns, stencilled rich in gold, guides the eye to the figures of Buddha serenest, andalusia andalusia visitors seem difficult to reach this happiness for himself. This was the last king of Laos' temple, where he preferred his last devotions before being taken to a reeducation camp in 1975. For those with time and inclination, this archetypal temple of oriental design may be a consolation for the soul and a feast for the eyes: just taking a little time to sit quietly for a while and soaking quiet serenity of the temple gardens of bougainvillea, hibiscus and frangipani, Banyan and the shade of palm trees. Wonder if the art can be such that they are not divinely inspired like watching the sunset and dazzling set of gold-leaf overlay Ramayana figures carved on the exterior of the building in flames.

5. Night Market

Open until 10pm, the night market takes place at 5pm. Do not forget to buy the improvement of the resistance-scorpion and cobra wine, for that occasion when you need something more than force - remember asking a similar in size to trade like that first, make sure it contains the proportion of poison. If you can not find a store of similar size to be his assistant guinea pig, you just have to try to find someone at home who is depressed or stupid enough to volunteer.

6. Fine Wine and Cakes

Close the day with a dinner at the city's world-class restaurants, where the full French flavors Laos was light on the origins of sensational effect. It is particularly notable L'Elephant, which serves French and Lao food in an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere. The chef at Apsara Lao fuses European cuisines in a single menu that will delight even the most demanding palate, while not requiring their owners to dig too deep to settle the bill.

7. Hill tribe people

For culturally curious visit to Luang Prabang not be complete without a trip to the hill tribe peoples. It is especially remarkable vivid finery on display at Ban Phanom, cotton and silk hand-weaving village.

8. Wat Pa Phonphao

Built in 1959 during the reign of the last king of Laos, Wat Pa Phonphao is a little strange "cabinet of curiosities" feel, with the contents of the murals from the supernatural to the incongruously pornographic.

9. Pak Ou River Walk

The first French explorers arrived in Luang Prabang by boat, hoping to open a new route for trade with China. Today travelers can shade their adventures for the day or overnight trips to the city. A popular daytrip is covered by a trip along the wooden boat on the Mekong River to Pak Ou Caves, 25 kilometers upstream from the city. The caves, sacred caves hidden in the cliffs of limestone and filled with hundreds of wood and gilded Buddha statues once were occupied by hermits, some of whom ended up spending his entire adult life in isolation, to contemplate the meaning of life, the universe and everything. Why would someone choose to spend an entire life in isolation is a mystery: perhaps these hermits spent so much time to get to the answer that they forgot the question, so he had to start again. Tham Ting cave, accessible directly from the river by a stone staircase, is full of hundreds of ancient Buddha images, all overlooking the river, its effect magnified by the remoteness of its peaceful setting.

After a picnic in the caves, travelers can be diverted to the Nam Ou river, with its limestone cliffs rising. Batches of commercial product by boat in that direction, so if the river is in spate which is treated to the sight of cargo vessels operating less rapid. An excellent point of destination or to the Nam Ou is the village of Muang Ngoy, whose charming amidst high karst peaks is a beautiful place to stop for refreshment. If you decide to spend the night here, we expect that only basic accommodations.

10. Tad Sae Waterfall

When cooking gets too hot, the relief is only a tuk-tuk ride away. Set 15 kilometers southeast of the city, Tad Sae waterfall is a series of vivid turquoise waterfalls step in a quiet environment, which are perfect for picnics and bathing. Water is bracingly cold, but perhaps the color and invites a rope swing a big tree in. If you attract too indolent to wallow in their own steam, to hire an inner tube for use as an advance, and then around Bob, with a drink in one hand and maybe a good book in the other.

Simon Ramsden is based in Ao Nang, Thailand and rising travel to Thailand Koh Lao Liang Koh Yao Noi, Koh Phi Phi and Railay / Tonsai.

Tucked away in a remote corner of the Trans-Himalayan Ladakh is Suru, a green and fertile valley. The lush slopes are in marked contrast to the snow-clad mountains to shore up the blue sky! The valley is famous for the nun (c. 7150 m) and Kun (c. 7050 m) peaks that attract many climbers each year. The Kun peak is separated from the north by a nun snow plateau. Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy of the people. The lush farming areas are punctuated by groves of poplars and willows. Wildflowers on mountainsides, fields and pastures, without inhibition, the publicity of the glory and charm of the valley. Dozens of rare birds and elegant as the rose finch singing squat willows.

One day, Karma and I took a trip to assess the status of wildlife in the Suru valley. The bumpy drive from Kargil true beauty of the valley. The road is in very poor condition, with as many bumps in the road can get. The road is nothing but fatigue, which I think is a blessing in disguise because it makes people stop intermittently to stretch and enjoy the scenic beauty. The villagers believe that widespread corruption is responsible for the poor state of infrastructure in the valley. The lower Suru valley is relatively broad and intensively cultivated. The glacier fed Suru River, a tributary of the Indus, often swollen with water, yellow in summer, when the glaciers melt under the intense heat of the sun.

The people of the region are Shia Muslims, who believe that after the death of the Prophet Muhammad, the leadership that have passed directly to his cousin / son-in-law, Ali, in contrast to the Prophet's companions capable. The people of Suru valley belong to an ethnic group of tribal norms, which are predominantly Muslims living in Afghanistan, northern Pakistan and India. People's faith is an example of thousands of mosques, with interiors decorated with posters of Ayatollahs in Iran. The call of the muezzin loudspeakers blaring from mosque minarets reverberate in the valley.

The Suru Valley is a bird watchers paradise. Hundreds of birds, both resident and migratory species have been recorded in the area. Agricultural fields, thickets and grass courts provide abundant resources for rare birds such as white-tailed Tit Rubythroat and Firecapped. The most common birds are the Golden Eagle, Chough, Chukar Patridge, Raven and Paloma common. However, there is less variety of mammalian Suru Changthang compared to the eastern part of Ladakh. The most prominent mammals in this region are highly endangered snow leopard, Tibetan wolf and red fox who took advantage of large herbivores such as Asiatic ibex, marmots and hares.

There is almost no reliable information on the distribution and abundance of the population of these animals in this part of Ladakh. The department of wildlife is Kaput, and there seems to be a serious lack of awareness of conservation among the local population. The people and the authorities' ignorance and apathy towards wildlife in the region indicated by a sign emblazoned with images of wild animals including a goat Walia, a goat that is produced only in the mountains of Ethiopia semi. The game seems to be common in many places and wild animals continue to serve as an important source of protein for the population.

The old road slowed our journey, and came to Sankoo late at night. Sankoo is a large village, situated 42 km from the town of Kargil. We stayed at the tourist bungalow, which was built recently and therefore relatively neat and clean. The watchman of the building was also an excellent cook and that our pampered palates of a few days. The rooms have nice balconies with magnificent views of the river Suru.

The next day, a Hajji arrived to complain about red foxes lifting chicken. He took us out and showed the fox den, located on the edge of an agricultural field. Full of feathers near the nest was testimony Hajjis problem. As they returned to the bungalow, two foxes slunk away from a bush. Later sent us a roll of chicken mesh and iron poles to make a fox-proof enclosure for birds.

After evaluating Hajjis fox problem, we took a side trip to a valley called karts, where a giant statue of Buddha carved into a rock. There is also a ruined castle on a spur near a small village. Rock-carved Buddha statues are quite common along the route of the Buddhist missionaries, who traveled from India to Central Asia. Mulbek La Chamba, situated in the village Mulbek on the road from Kargil to Leh is one of the most prominent of these.

In the afternoon, we took a trip to Umba Valley, across the valley to the left of the Suru River. The new road made our drive less arduous. The road is being built to Drass across this valley, which could have a negative impact on the fauna. We scanned the grass courts of ibex, but only cattle could be seen everywhere. The ibex were pushed into the rock shelter. According to villagers often the lower slopes during the winter, when it comes to obtaining the top covered with snow. Also, do not see any lower mammals like hares and marmots. Premises specified on indiscriminate killing groundhogs Bihari road workers to replenish their food stores.

There has been no study of wildlife in the Suru valley. Given the sad condition of wildlife in the area, it is imperative to begin studies followed by intensive research on these animals. The department of wildlife to be resurrected so that the prevailing laws of conservation can be implemented. One of the main reasons for non-functional state of the department of wildlife due to the lack of conservation awareness among the local population. If they realized the importance of the survival of these animals to continue the services, urged the Government to revive the service for the welfare of wildlife, environment and people.

Tsewang Namgail is a wildlife biologist from Ladakh, and is currently a Ph.D. at the University of Wageningen in the Netherlands http://www.reg.wur.nl/UK/Staff/Namgail/ He has been working on the fauna Ladakh for the past ten years. Apart from scientific research, working with local communities to find innovative ways to conserve wildlife in the Trans-Himalaya. Write a lot to raise awareness of conservation among the people who inhabit the mountainous region of Northern India. You can contact him at namgail@mailcity.com

Idolatry is one of the most heinous acts in all religions. Some religions such as Judaism and Islam forbids idolatry and worship of a person who faces the greatest Idol displeasure of God and who is liable to be punished with death. The Third of the Ten Commandments from the Old Testament, clearly, "You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or below ground or water below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them. "(Exodus 20 4-5).

According to the Quran, idolatry is the gravest sin. He is seen as the only categorically unforgivable sin. Like Islam, Orthodox Christians abhor idolatry. There was great resistance on the part of Christianity in the creation of the statue of Jesus for many centuries. However, churches do not have become the idols of the house of Jesus, where people go and worship the image of Jesus.

The most interesting form of idolatry can be found in Buddhism. Buddha never considered himself as God and began the philosophy is based on logic and reason. He was against the rituals and idol worship prevalent in Hinduism. However, after some centuries after death, is divided into Hinayana and Mahayana Buddhism. While Hinayana followed the principles of the Buddha, the Mahayana made statues of Buddha as God and became popular worldwide. Today, statues of Buddha are found in as many around the world much more in number than any other God.

Idolatry is the most prominent of worship in Hinduism, but has no religious or philosophical basis. Hindus almost worship the idols of almost all types of representation in the universe, including men, animals, plants, rivers, rocks, earth, sun, moon and stars. All Hindu temples have the statues of the main deity and other deities.

It is a fact that, despite no sanction of religions, idol worship is very popular in many religions. Idol worship is not the realization of God means for many, but the very essence of religion. Why are heroes so important in religion?

What is an idol?

An idol is a man-made object that is venerated in some way. TheFreeDictionary.com defines "Idol as an image used as an object of worship or a false god." Idol is also defined as "an entity that is adored, often blindly or excessively, or as something visible but without substance."

In a way, like an idol is an image or photograph of a person who is used as a substitute for the person. Idol is the body of the entity that is visible to the senses especially the eyes. However, as a living man is far more than his image. The image is the representation of the person with only one particular point in time in a given situation. The real person is always different from its image, but by the time the photo was taken. The image is not the person that the person is made of flesh and bone and value of the person who is not from your body but your soul is the source of the body and the mind. Each person is unique in the history of the universe. Nobody like you were never born into the world and never have in the future. A person is more than body. Worship in the body, we are in danger of losing the essence of the person who is the soul.

It can be an idol of wood, wax, stone or image form. They are what they are not having ideas and power. In the Old Testament, the Lord explains the reason for not worshiping an idol in the following words

"You have to love man-made gods of wood and stone, which can not hear or see or eat or smell. But if you look from there to the LORD your God, you will find if you look at it with all your heart and all your soul. (Deuteronomy 5:28-29)

While a wise person use only idol to focus on God, most people confuse the idol with the true God and dams to exploit it as if to God. The popularity of the temples around the world is proof that most people have idols to God, or confuse the picture as a real person.

Worshiping the Scriptures

It is ironic that most men only to worship idols. If the Lord for specific directions to ensure that Muslims do not worship the Jews God's image as a man, however, could not avoid the worship of words that are spoken by the prophets.

Christianity, Judaism and Islam are often called the "religions of the book" God's words are believed to be revealed to the prophets. However, the words are not very different from the idols, and every word that is evolving over time as a person or the world. When we focus on the words, lose the soul of Scripture.

It is for this reason that every religion seems to be different from each other and his followers refuse to see the spirit of the Scriptures. The cult of the words of Scripture is a form of idolatry, which is practiced by all religions that believe the Scriptures as the Word of God and therefore the Gospel of Truth.

Body and Soul

All living beings in the universe can be divided into two basic components, namely body and soul. Body is something that is visible to the senses and mind, while the soul of the body has to understand our own soul, through intuition and intelligence.

Arts, literature or scripture that is also your body in the form of words or image that you can see and feel. However, the spirit of literature or art is hidden in the words that have to be interpreted by the person who uses his intuition.

We understand this dichotomy with the help of this beautiful poem by Joy Allison.

Better than being loved?

"I love you. Mother," said little John;

Then, forgetting his work, his cap was,

And he went to the garden swing,

And let water and wood to bring.

"I love you mother," said Rosy Nell --

"I love you more than tongue can tell";

Then she teased and pout complete half of the day

Until her mother was delighted when he was playing.

"I love you mom," said little Fan;

"Today we'll help you all I can;

How glad I am that school does not save! "

So I shook until the baby fell asleep.

Then, stepping softly, you get the broom,

And swept the floor and ordered the room;

Busy and happy all day was she,

Useful and happy as child could be.

"I love you mother," they said again,

Three children go to bed;

How do you think that mother guessed?

One of them really loved her best?

Here, when the poet to ask readers to think that one of the three sons of her mother loved best, he is asking to use their intuition so that when you make an assumption that there was little fan who loved his mother best, is not based on any logic, of course, you can try any of the three as most love. It is by intuition or guess that you realize the truth that the poet wanted to convey through this poem. The message seems to be "actions speak louder than words." This is the essence of the soul or the poem says, but it is never understood by us only by intuition.

However, most people do not appreciate the spirit of Scripture, but simply focuses on his words. They take the words as "truth" instead of understanding the spirit of the writing. Often people do not understand the context, time and situations in which these scriptures were written. We also see that not even the meaning of a written word continues to change with time.

For example, the meaning of commonly used words such as love of God or is different in every culture, religion, society and time. Therefore, to understand the true meaning of words, one must refer to the context and use their intuition to learn the true meaning of it and the soul of writing as the person's soul is never visible to the senses or mind.

Therefore the words are just like the image representation of reality and not reality itself. The true knowledge of scripture can only be known through the use of our mind (intuition) to decrypt the spirit of the Scriptures. The spirit can not be expressed in words, as it has to be done by the "self."

Why is the popular Idol worship?

It is also a fact that idol worship is very popular in all religions. All theists "either idol worship God in the form of an image or worship (words) of writing. Why is it so?

God represents the upper limit of human imagination. It is designed as the perfect, omnipotent, omniscient author, creator and ruler of the universe. In other words, we can say that God is known only to a person who has reached the highest level of spiritual evolution. It's like a piece of research that are published by the PhD students, the population of the highest degree in the particular area. If you've seen a typical research paper in an international journal, you would realize that it is impossible to understand unless they have specialized in this field. It is impossible to understand the research work of scientists unless matching also have knowledge of the subject.

While there is no such difficulty in the field of arts and literature. Once you can easily understand and enjoy the drama, film or even a picture of the world's best. The reason is that all art deals with the senses, but all branches of knowledge are processed by the mind.

Therefore, the prophets and spiritual leaders have the challenge of reducing the complexity of spiritual knowledge as it moves from the domain of mind, mastery of the senses that can be seen and felt by everyone.

This is where the role of idol becomes very important. Once you can not see an omnipotent, omnipresent God as his power and knowledge is limited. An idol can be seen and felt by all people and help them to pray before an idol, rather than an abstract concept (the creation of the mind) as Brahma or absolute.

Idols: The Gateway to the Kingdom of God

Therefore, if a person prays to the idol of God is no different than trying to integrate the soul of the person with the universal soul. What is more important to believe in a force that is beyond the conception of the way he governs the world? In both senses, the sight of the spiritual person is open and the man is capable of seeing the world divided, but united by an entity called the universal soul, absolute or God.

Same with the Scriptures as well. The do's and don'ts of the Scriptures as the Ten Commandments are the summary of knowledge that evolved over many thousands of years of experience. One might have to write thousands of books to explain the reasons for each action that just one in a million people can read and understand. By simplifying the knowledge, religions help man the benefit of spirituality, without much effort. The difficulty arises when a person instead of believing the idol of the words or as a symbol of reality are confused with reality itself. This is a great danger because most people find it very difficult to distinguish the body with reality. Thus, the wisdom lies in discovering the true knowledge through the use of the symbols of religion by the aid of his own soul. This is the real knowledge that comes from within. A famous Sufi poet of India summed up this mystery in this verse

Reading people died in the Scriptures,

None could become "known";

One understands that the word called "Love"

It is the only one who really is "known."

Love, as God is now so simple that everyone can realize that with "Auto," but no one can know "love", even if you have read all the books in the world in love. Pythagoras also said: "Know thyself a man, then you know the universe and God." Scriptures as idols to God, but they are not only the gateway to the Kingdom of God, and the trip to the Kingdom has to be performed by the "I" alone.

Mr. Awdhesh K Singh is an officer of government of India. He is an engineer by education and philosopher by passion. He has published several articles in international journals and conferences on the topic of E-governance and the application of Artificial Intelligence tools like Fuzzy Logic (FL) and Expert Systems (ES) E-government. It also has great interest in studying and implementing the philosophies of India to solve real life problems of the modern world.

Many of his articles are published on the website of the Forum on Science and Science Aatmic http://www.aatmicscience.com Alma http://www.scienceofsoul.com