visited the nanhua temple today. sadly my first experience in a holy place of any religion other than christianity. expecting hundreds of monks in perfect rows beating each other with sticks, i was quite surprised at what i saw.

arriving at the temple i was amazed at the size of the place, being much larger than the glimpses i caught from the highway before. taking photos for most of the morning until i shared lunch with some monks at noon. lunch was... well, not what i expected it to be, and to be quite honest, i still have no idea what it was i ate.

found the buddihsts to be really really friendly people, and even from my adapted christian point of view, having something that everyone one could strive to. it seems these people can never get angry, or even cheat anyone out of anything. they seemed really honest and open. i admire that.

more photos in the Nan Hue Temple album.