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Buddhist vs. Islamic Architecture

Buddhist vs. Islamic Architecture
Religion is about marketing, they make sure they brand their product well; normally there is some noise involved.

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Bangkok, Thailand
Khao San Road - Center of Backpacker Universe
Southeast Asia
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
K S House off Khao San Road
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I see one of these curly things, I think Buddhist.



Buddhist Architecture, there are some noisemakers inside that thing.



The Buddhist Monks have the most beautiful building in Thailand, often just outside the gate is some other world.



I took this photo in Kericho, Kenya when I see something that looks like this; I again look around for the noisemaker. I believe this is Islamic, strangely, it was a little vague and questionable, and however normally religions are not a problem to identify.

Are all religions noisy?

Do you know the name of these architectural features?

Buddhist vs. Islamic Architecture


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john from United States of America flag has written 82 comments

I will grant you that every religion I can think of has distinct features to their archecture, but I dont think they are all noisy. I am LDS (Latter Day Saint) and I have yet to hear a peep from the temple when I walk the grounds.

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Motorcycle Bob from United States of America flag has written 82 comments

Mormon Tabernacle Choir ???

(just joking)

Bob L,

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john from United States of America flag has written 82 comments

Hadnt thought of that...Touche! :)

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Andy, are you going to be in Thailand around the 1st of August?

I will be traveling around the area by then, and I might want to meet you for a cup of coffee somewhere.

Rich

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Yes, every religion has its own specifications and parameters that establish its identity, so, is in the architecture of buildings. Architecture of the buildings also changed with the change of dynasty/rulers.

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