Linggo, Nobyembre 18, 2012

Let's Explore Asia's Major Belief System

Asia is the most populous continent in the world with millions of different people as well as following many different beliefs. Examples of major beliefs system in Asia are Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Christianity.

  • Islam 
Islam has the largest adherent religion in Asia which consist of billion of followers all over Asia. There are 100 millions each of adherents found in south Asia and south east Asia, known as the home of populous Muslim countries, together with Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India having more than 100 millions of adherents each.

  • Hinduism 
Hinduism has the second largest adherent religion in Asia having closed to 1 billion adherents and known as the oldest religion in the world. Hinduism is the majority religion followed in India and Nepal. Hinduism also has followers in Asian countries like Bhutan, Fiji, Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Singapore.

  • Buddhism 
Buddhism is the 3rd largest religion in Asia and 4th in the world. The root word of this religion is Buddha, that came from the founder named Siddartha Gautama which was also called Buddha. Exercising the most influence or control for this religion were seen in most countries like India, Nepal, Philippines, Russia, China, Japan, Laos and more.

  • Confucianism 
 Confucianism was founded by the famous philosopher Confucius in China. This religion has tremendous influence on culture and history of East Asian countries that focuses on moral, social, political, philosophical and quasi-religious systems.

  • Christianity 
Christianity is one of the most widespread strong minority religions in Asia. This religion has more believers in countries like Cyprus, Greek Orthodox, Philippines, East Timor, Armenia and Georgia. There are also large Christian community in Lebanon, Syria and China.

"When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator." Mahatma Gandhi

Linggo, Nobyembre 11, 2012

To Travel is To Enjoy and Chill

As a traveler, there are lots of things to be considered. The cost you will spend just for booking the ticket. The preparations, needed things for traveling and luggage for the long trip and lastly the time consuming for the vacation you are spending. Here are some tips to avoid some problems when traveling.

Since your purpose is just to travel for a vacation or a rest for a while, because of the busy and stressful work papers in your office. First you need to decide the place where you would love and want to. Second, know the culture, environment or beautiful spots of the place, so that it would be easy for you to manage your time where to go first and so on. Smart traveling is very important to avoid some delays, and not messing up during your trip. If you are traveling with your friends, it would help a lot if one of your friends have the idea about the place, but if no one knows and this is all your first time for this place? I would advice you guys to have a travel or tour guide. A travel guide knows exactly where he or she would take you, or if u just want to explore, it is also exciting that you all guys are naive. It would be a great adventure and so much fun.

Smart traveling is important. In case you want to save or want just to enjoy the place without spending much money. Do some research or explore the place and ask someone in that particular place where to find affordable souvenirs and restaurants to dine where the food is great and it would not cost that much expensive.

Be smart in choosing a place to travel. Enjoy, have fun and make it worth the travel.