Sacred place: The Temple of the Tooth in Kandy is one of the most holy sites in Sri Lanka reputed to contain an actual tooth of the Buddha. - Photos from Wikimedia Commons
A rich kaleidoscope of sights and sounds await both pilgrims and travellers who are interested in Buddhist lore, customs and philosophies.
CHAN Kai Waey’s brush with Buddhist teachings happened during her first year at a local university. After hearing tales from her seniors about pilgrimage tours, she was inspired to embark on her own journey.
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