Thursday, December 8, 2011

The Villa Belonging to the King of Tiger Balm - Episode 3

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Moving on, we also learn about the Buddhist festival, which is Vesak Day, at Haw Par Villa. We discover that the believers are celebrating Vesak Day to commemorate the birth of a prince of Sakyamuni named Siddhatta, also known as Buddha. He was born in Nepal. Many controversies arise over the real religious view of Buddha because there are few similarities between the Hindus and Buddhism. Till now the conflict goes on.


The journey also has helped us gain some meaningful life skills through myths and legends. For example, the story of Kang Xi and Su Qin which tells the a tale of sibling ties and how blood is thicker than water. It too teaches us perseverance and endurance in life despite the bitterness and hardship that happen.

Overall, this trip has brought us greater understanding of different religions and cultures despite the miscommunication that goes on around the world.

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