20 November 2011, 2:13 am
Ajahn Chah is one of my favorite Buddhist teachers. He created a couple of wats (temples) in the forest tradition. I might be correct in saying he reintroduced the forest tradition of Buddhism by creating Wat Nong Pah Pong - this temple in Warin Chamrap district of Ubon Ratchathani province in north... Read More »
23 October 2011, 3:54 pm
More Videos: www.RodMcNeil.TV In this episode of RodMcNeil.TV, viewers are transported to Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, or "Isan" as it is most known—in the Northeast of Thailand—during what is known as Buddhist lent and the scene of a world famous candle festival. And not just any candles—giant... Read More »
19 August 2011, 1:31 am
Huge Candlewax floats are paraded through the streets accompanied by colourful dancers and traditional music. In the evening, prizes are awarded for the best floats, and other events full of traditional dancing and music take place.... Read More »
31 July 2011, 10:50 pm
Action packed. The Day Before The Candle Parade is full of events, dancing, music and fun as the huge candlewax floats are rolled into position.... Read More »
21 July 2011, 8:06 pm
The Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival is the largest in all of Thailand. Hopefully, this video clip captures not only the 2011 Candle Festival but also all the construction activities that take place inside Buddhist Wats before the main event. Thanks to our wonderful friends at Air Asia, we spent con... Read More »
9 March 2011, 4:38 am
An amazing temple in Khon Kaen province - Isaan - Thailand kketp.com... Read More »
8 March 2011, 8:55 am
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27 February 2011, 10:13 am
Ubon is a province of Thailand, located at the northeast part of Thailand. Taking time vacation overthere is a verygood program. My mother, my younger brother and I go to visit my younger sister. She works there. We are happy and remember all of nature overthere, We go to see the first temple of Tha... Read More »
19 February 2011, 3:34 am
Preview of Tsimko's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator.... Read More »
25 November 2010, 5:16 am
After making merit, sitting out a heavy rainstorm and helping to plant a rice field, we bid a fond farewell to Baan Satsom and head down to the banks of the mighty Mekong River, it's the final day of the boating season as the waters are rising fast but we still have time to explore a few rocky islan... Read More »