Month: November 2024

Five hundred years ago, a Buddhist monk undertook a process of mummification. His mummy, almost preserved in Himachal Pradesh, tells his story. One would suppose mummies are embalmed, wrapped in cloth, and found in Egypt’s pyramids or under many layers of glass in museums. However, a journey across the Indian Himalayas exposes the strange and…

Manjul Miteri (Baraili), along with five other Nepali sculptors, has carved a statue of Lord Gautam Buddha into a Japanese cliff. Despite completing eight years of work, Manjul estimates that his team will need an additional seven years to fulfil all responsibilities entrusted by the local establishment. Manjul, originally from Urlabari, Morang, was inspired by…

Worth £1 billion, a staggering gift of a world-class collection of Chinese ceramics has been donated to the British Museum by the Sir Percival David Foundation. It is not only the largest gift in the institution’s 170-year history, but also the most valuable in UK museum history. The gift comprises 1700 rare pieces, with a…

The Tazaungmone Festival, held at the Maravijaya Buddha Image, concluded successfully yesterday, attracting a large crowd of devout Buddhists from various regions. The event, which marked the final day of the festival, saw attendees from all over the country gather to pay respect and engage in spiritual activities. The Maravijaya Buddha Image, renowned for its…

Behrendt, Kurt with essays by Christian Luczanits and Amy Heller and an interview with Tenzing Rigdol2024256 pages175 illustrations9.5 x 10.75 in A mandala is a diagram of the universe—a map of true reality intended to provide a focus for Buddhist religious practice and inspire the devout. This book highlights the distinctive Tibetan approach to creating…

Bali is known as the land of 1000 temples but in truth it is home to at least 20,000 Hindu temples, each with a specific function and ritual marked in the 250-day-long Balinese calendar. However there is only one Buddhist monastery and temple on the island and it is majestic. Set in the sub-district of…