For hundreds of years the golden stupa of the Shwedagon, the pagoda enshrining the sacred hairs of the Buddha, has dominated the landscape of Rangoon. Since the 19th century, it has been the spiritual symbol of the entire Burmese nation. This text discusses the history and evolution of the stupa, illustrated by many old pictures and plans.
Elizabeth S. Moore Libri
Elizabeth S. Moore scrive con l'acuto occhio di una giornalista, addentrandosi in temi di cibo, politica e Sudafrica. La sua scrittura attinge a ricche esperienze familiari, intrecciandole con una profonda comprensione della gastronomia. Moore esplora gli strati sociali attraverso la lente del cibo, navigando con apparente facilità tra preoccupazioni personali e pubbliche. Il suo stile è incisivo ma accessibile, stabilendola come una voce distintiva nella letteratura contemporanea.






A modern and comforting collection of 60 beautifully written prayers. Perfect for daily inspiration - each prayer quiets daily fears, anxiety and stresses, reminding seekers and faithful alike of God's promise. Featuring a foreword by Jon Tyson, Pastor of Church of the City, New York.
Early Landscapes of Myanmar
- 272pagine
- 10 ore di lettura
This book compares changing landscapes in Myanmar from the Paleolithic and Neolithic through the rise of bronze-iron chiefdoms and the emergenc e of first millennium AD Hindu-Buddhist walled polities. Throughout this sequence, contrasts between the arid north and well-watered southern coasts framed complementary and changing
The Man on the Middle Floor
- 303pagine
- 11 ore di lettura
A gripping tale of interlocking yet disconnected lives
Fasting
- 108pagine
- 4 ore di lettura
Are you sick of not losing weight? Are you tired of being sick and low in energy? Have you tried over and over again to get results, but nothing you ever do seems to get you any closer to your goals?
La autofagia es una de las tendencias más populares para la pérdida de peso y para mejorar la salud hoy en día por una razón. Muchas personas están hablando acerca de todos los grandes beneficios que puede proporcionar, así como las diversas formas en que puede mejorar su vida y su salud, pero ¿qué es realmente?