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by Carolyn Derstine
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Purchase a tote bag featuring the photograph "Angkor Ban Novice Monks" by Carolyn Derstine. Our tote bags are made from soft, durable, poly-poplin fabric and include a 1" black strap for easy carrying on your shoulder. All seams are double-stitched for added durability. Each tote bag is machine-washable in cold water and is printed on both sides using the same image.
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Buddhism in Cambodia dates back to the 5th century and today, Buddhism still remains an influential force in Cambodia with 95% of Cambodians... more
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Buddhism in Cambodia dates back to the 5th century and today, Buddhism still remains an influential force in Cambodia with 95% of Cambodians identifying as Buddhist. However, massive damage was done to Cambodian Buddhism during the Khmer Rouge regime between 1975 and 1979. Religion was forbidden and temples were damaged or destroyed. It’s estimated that as many as 50,000 monks died or were killed during this time and work continues to repair temples and re-establish Buddhism. In the past, young Cambodian men would often join the monkhood as teenagers as a rite of passage, studying both Buddhism and Khmer culture before moving into adult life. Today, even though fewer and fewer young Cambodians are enlisting, joining a Buddhist monastery remains one of the few paths through which disadvantaged young Cambodian men can advance their education and social standing. Novice monks can be as young as 7 years old. These novice monks seemed to be waiting for their turn to eat in the templ...
Nature has always played a significant role in my life. On walks with my dad when I was a child, I was taught to notice the world around me and appreciate the wonder of nature and all of God's creation. To this day, being out in nature is balm for my soul and necessary for my well-being. When I took up photography, I suddenly had a way to express my joy in nature by preserving the wonder I see, and then being able to share it with others. While I initially did nature and especially macro (close-up) photography, my interests have expanded into photography from travels, scenes of local interest, historic buildings, and basically any interesting image I happen to come across! Since I have taken up photography, my enjoyment of the...
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