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95Traditional Cambodian (Khmer) Wedding Ceremonies
This is the story of my spring 2008 wedding where we combined Khmer traditions with American traditions (and even some Korean ones!). Learn more about our unique customs and see pictures and video of the beautiful traditional outfits we wore.
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96A Guide to the Master of Many Styles Monk (Pathfinder)
An overview of the master of many styles archetype from Ultimate Combat and a sample build.
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90Some Thoughts on Northern and Southern Kung Fu, a Brief History of Shaolin, and What's with These Animal Forms?
The differences between Northern and Southern styles of Chinese Kung Fu developed over thousands of years. Terrain, history, and war have shaped the two regions differently, and the styles emerging reflect these changes. The legendary Shaolin temples have a fascinating history, and I try and shed some light on the realities of the animal forms so often seen in movies and popular culture.
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86The Origin of Shiv and Shaivism
Shaivism is the oldest sect of the Hindu religion. But we must note that Shiv is a non- vedic God. There is no reference to Shiv or Shaivism in Rigveda. According to some scholars, Vedic God Rudra was evolved in Shiv. But this theory is not accepted by other scholars. As Vedics like to adopt popular Gods of others and give them a Vedic touch, it is all possible that they adopted and converted Rudra in Shiv.
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87Geoffrey Chaucer's; Canterbury Tales Effect On History
Geoffrey Chaucer is one of the greatest writers of the fourteenth century. Though Chaucer wrote many things, mostly poetry, his greatest work was the extensive Canterbury Tales. It began as a listing of people on a pilgrimage to Canterbury, and then...
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88Swayambhunath, Mountaintop Buddhist temple in Kathmandu
The Swayambhunath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, is way up on a hill or rather a small mountain, and when the travel agent and I reached the top of the steps, guards in uniforms stood under a dark red archway...
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86A Guide to the Qinggong Monk (Pathfinder)
A look at the quinggong monk archetype, including recommended ki powers and a sample build.
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85Shaolin, birth place of Kung Fu
I did what I'd always vowed never to do. I signed up for a tour group weekend trip away. As I only have two months left in China, I suddenly have this overwhelming desire to see as much as possible before I...
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84Britain's Haunted Churches
Holy places they might be. But they are still the focus of various paranormal forces. Throughhout the UK, there are churches that have a good claim to being more haunted than many of Britain's famous castles.
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85Living in Thailand: Life in a Thai Village
If you haven't lived in or visited a Thai village, you haven't really experienced traditional Thai culture. Everyone knows Thailand by its famous cities like Bangkok and Chiang Mai and its well-known beaches on Phuket and Samui. Not many people,...
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