Sentences with phrase «sacred mountains in»

It is one of the most sacred mountains in Tibetan Buddhism and is visited by 20,000 pilgrims each year.

It is possible to get excellent dinning in the restaurants in the main area of Karangasem but you will be staying in Villa Gita Candidasa which is located right on the beach with the Mount Agung which is the most sacred mountains in Bali situated directly behind the hotel.

A feature in this temple quickly arouse my curiosity, this temple has replicas of sacred mountains in form of multi-tiered-roofs shrines known as meru that can be found in the north and east part of inner courtyard of the temple.

Two bays glimmer like slender ribbons beyond a tapestry of verdant tress and small villages punctuated by Bali's sacred mountains in...

Mount Agung and Batur, the most sacred mountains in Bali, seen in the morning (about sunrise 06.00 am) from Coconut Beach Resort at Nusa Lembongan.

The site, one of five sacred mountains in China (familiar to many as a backdrop in martial arts films), has had a meteorological observatory on its peak since 1954.

In part on the strength of the proposition that the description of God's appearance on the sacred mountain in Exodus 19 presupposes volcanic phenomena (a view supported by the guiding cloud and pillar of fire?)

Apus are the spirits of the mountains, and this hike is nearby the highest sacred mountain in the Cuzco region, Ausangate at 6384 metres (20,945 feet).

When weather conditions are favourable there is a clear view of Gunung Agung, the highest and most sacred mountain in Bali.

The joint CDA and ARC project also discovered that where the religious communities were still present on a sacred mountain in significant numbers, the protection of the environment was also better.

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At the sacred mountain, whither he had fled in desperate need of spiritual reinforcement, Elijah faced first a strong wind, then an earthquake, and then a fire, but in these outward shows of physical power God was not present.

(Hosea 4:13) Similarly there were sacred springs (E.g., Genesis 16:7) and sacred caves, (E.g., I Kings 19:9 and, in general, shrines so numerous that, when the prophetic demand for the centralization of worship in Jerusalem arose, Jeremiah described his people as playing the harlot «upon every high mountain and under every green tree.»

But place is of fundamental importance in virtually all indigenous religions, with their sacred mountains and rivers and caves.

The mountain, a sacred space in ancient Jewish cosmology, is where heaven and earth, God and humanity, meet.

Of course, we know all important truth by the Spirit, and that is clearly how God wants it (if there were to be no seeking, no climbing the sacred mountain, no effort, I think God would simply put a big sign in the sky saying «join the Mormons.»

The transfiguring of the sacred humanity of Jesus lives on in the souls of the holy, who perceive what the apostles perceived on the Holy Mountain and are shaken to the core by the Divine Presence.

If you think that God is more present in your church building, or on top of some sacred mountain, or in a special prayer sanctuary, you will want to listen to today's episode and listen to what Moses has to say about these sorts of places.

Still others would find the sacred mountain to the north and west of the northern extremities of the Gulf of Aqabah in the area loosely defined as the wilderness of Paran.

The exodus story now moves on to a block of material centering in events and experiences at the sacred mountain.

The: sacred mountain, «the mountain of God,» is called Horeb, a name used less than twenty times in the Old Testament, but it is called Sinai — quite apparently the same mountain — about forty times.

We stand again with ancient Israel before the sacred mountain, Sinai - Horeb, which is now in violent seizure (thunder, lightning, trumpet sound, smoke).

The tradition as recorded in Exodus turns now, with an epoch completed, to a body of material with the sacred mountain as its nucleus.

If it were conclusively demonstrable that tradition here preserves the eyewitness report of the sacred mountain under such violent natural seizure; and furthermore if such natural phenomena were unmistakably attributable to volcanic action (the strongest but still indecisive indication of this is the phrase in verse 18 «the smoke of it went up like the smoke of a kiln»), we could with some assurance locate Sinai Horeb in the only area within possible range where volcanic phenomena have existed - that is, in the territory of ancient Midian (present Arabia) east of the northern end of the Gulf of Aqabah.

Wherever they are, and wherever the sacred mountain, the distance between Moses and his family has been closing as Israel has moved in an easterly direction across the Sinai peninsula.

32 - 34; «J») which preserved a ritual decalogue, and a somewhat later version («E,» having its place of origin in the north) which associates the ethical decalogue with the Covenant of the sacred mountain.

Of Course the fact that we killed countless native americans and carved our presidents into their sacred black hill mountains plays no part in your conversation.

The location of Rephidim has not been identified; this place - name therefore does not help us in determining the whereabouts of Israel and the sacred mountain («Horeb,» vs. 6).

Perhaps we can come to terms with the exploitations of the past, but should we complacently stand aside as the sacred mountain of the Navajos is strip - mined and the ecology of their region destroyed in order to produce more electricity to meet the insatiable demands of us Californians?

By the strength of his own person and the power of his own commitment to Yahweh, he returns again, descending the sacred mountain with the new tables of the covenant - law in his hands; and he does not know — tradition elsewhere insists that «the man Moses was very meek, more than all men that were on the face of the earth» (Num.

3 - 34, J) which «remembers» a ritual decalogue, and a somewhat later version (E, having its locus in the North, not the South as J) which associates the Ethical Decalogue with the covenant of the sacred mountain.

Fish roe has been prized as sacred foods in cultures like the Eskimos in Alaska and the Indians of the Andes Mountains where it was part of the diet of those of childbearing age to ensure healthy babies.

This Cacao is grown at an altitude of 11,150 ft in the rem0te mountains of Cuzco, which is the region travelers transit through to reach the sacred valley of Machu Picchu.

If he has accomplished anything at Jebel Barkal, it is to think like an Egyptian, to see what they did in the sacred mountain.

The Navajo believe the four sacred mountains that surround their traditional land provide protection and that moving away would cause disorder in the lives of the people.

Study in Rishikesh, where the Sattva Retreat Center is nestled in the mountains — a nurturing, healing and sacred space allowing you a still space to go deep within.

The Lhasa Apso is originally from the remote mountains of Tibet — particularly near the sacred city of Lhasa — where they were bred as sentinels and companions for temples and Buddhist monasteries, with special efforts taken to fix a type closely resembling a lion in color and shape.

Very interesting to learn this is the second most sacred peak in Incan mythology with all the mountain ranges around the country.

In the sacred mountains of the Kii Peninsula, embark on the Kumano Kodo, a beautiful pilgrimage route that has drawn emperors and kimono - clad worshippers for more than a thousand years.

Step lightly at this sacred site and feel the island mana while drinking in the sweeping views of the valley, mountains, and vast sapphire Pacific.

We will pick you up from 8 to 8:30 to head for the archaeological center of Pisac, a beautiful Inca building that is located on top of a mountain from where we will enjoy the majesty of the sacred valley and appreciate the unique and incomparable beauty of the mountains of the Andean Cusco, once we have finished with the guided tour we will return to the bus to go to the artisan market of Pisac where we can appreciate the most beautiful clothes in alpaca wool and also jewelry of all kinds, as well as the commercial exchange that takes place daily in the towns of our beautiful Cusco.

Dare to know the Andes of Cusco delighting your eyes with the most beautiful landscapes, fill your body and soul with the sacred energy of the tutelary gods of the Incas and discover beautiful villages hidden in the high mountains that still retain ancient customs.

Opposite is the bathroom, with statement bathtub, walk - in shower and wide opening perfectly framing the sacred Gunung Agung mountain on a clear day.

The 10 minute drive is through stunning scenery of lush rice fields, mountains and the sacred volcano Gunung Agung towering in the distance.

Tim and I went mountain biking through the sacred valley of Peru in 2012 with a company called «Gravity Peru.»

A further 30 mins drive takes us to Ollantaytambo surrounded by the sacred mountains, where we will again discover the magnificence of the Incan constructions, the amazing temple of the Sun, enormous blocks of rock perfectly carved and polished, stone water fountains, stairs, terraces and the beauty of the local people in their traditional dress, all surrounded by the sacred mountains and Valley of Patacancha and Willoq.

On this outstanding sightseeing excursion you will visit Kauai's picturesque East Coast with its characteristic swaying palm trees, beautiful beaches and sacred Heiau ruins; in contrast The North Shore has shear mountain cliffs, emerald green Taro Fields and breathtaking views including the historic Kilauea Lighthouse; and a river boat ride up the Wailua River to the Fern Grotto ensures you an amazingly unforgettable day on Kauai, Hawaii's Garden Island.

Kauai's picturesque East Coast is characterized by swaying palm trees, beautiful beaches and sacred Heiau ruins; in contrast The North Shore has shear mountain cliffs, emerald green Taro Fields and breathtaking views including the historic Kilauea Lighthouse; you will also experience a relaxing river boat ride up the Wailua River to the Fern Grotto.

Not only do you get to explore an active volcano and get up close and personal with one of Bali's most sacred mountains, but you also get to experience spectacular views of the sun bursting onto the horizon in a riot of oranges and yellows and slowly spreading over the caldera and lake below.

Pilgrims and tourists alike usually make the walk to the summit of the Tan Vien peak where an 11th sacred century shrine stands in memory of the Mountain God.

A short distance from the hotel one encounters dramatic views of Mt Agung, Bali's sacred mountain; lush green rice terraces clinging to steep and sweeping valleys; traditional villages following age - old customs; colourful rituals and ceremonies; and crystal - clear seas rich in coral and marine life.