World-renowned Buddha statues grace tranquil Vinh Trang Pagoda. Vietnam
Just outside My Tho City, Vinh Trang Pagoda features massive Buddha sculptures recognized globally for their scale and serenity. A 20-meter-tall reinforced concrete statue of Maitreya Buddha at Vinh Trang Pagoda (Tien Giang Province) was named among the world’s most…
Rare Chinese antiques sell for more than £130k
Two rare Chinese antiques more than 300 years old and part of a family collection in East Sussex have been sold for a combined £135,500. The vase and wine pitcher were from the reign of the Kangxi Emperor (1661 to…
British Museum displays a 2,000-year-old Buddha in exploration of Indian religions
At nearly 2,000 years old, the oldest dated image of the Buddha is currently on display in the British Museum as part of its summer exhibition looking at the cultures and religions of ancient India. The small gold cylindrical reliquary…
100-ton stone ‘Buddha’s footprint’ becomes spiritual beacon at Tam Chuc. Vietnam
The sacred symbol of “Buddha’s footprint,” meticulously carved from natural blue stone, has officially been unveiled at Tam Chuc Pagoda, drawing thousands of monks, devotees, and visitors from across the country to pay their respects.
Bengal’s artists reimagine the spirit of Buddha through art. Bangladesh.
Got it! Here’s your summary in a straightforward format: The exhibition The Awakening to Sacred Peace: The Buddha of Bengal at La Galerie of Alliance Française de Dhaka showcases Bengal’s Buddhist heritage through over 100 artworks by 73 artists. Featuring…
Buried Buddhist treasures found in temple complex. Thailand
The Fine Arts Department in Thailand has announced the discovery of a collection of ancient relics at the Wat Thammachak Sema Ram temple complex in Sung Noen District, northeastern Thailand. Wat Thammachak Sema Ram, also known as Wat Dhammachaksemaram, has served…
Buddha’s foster mother profoundly shaped the life of the orphaned prince and remains an enduring inspiration for Buddhists on Mother’s Day.
Mother’s Day provides a meaningful opportunity to explore how different cultures and religions perceive motherhood. In Buddhism, perspectives on motherhood are complex and often paradoxical. The historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, viewed familial attachments as hindrances to enlightenment, teaching that ties…
China. The Mogao Caves: Where History, Art, and Devotion Converge.
The Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Gansu province, are renowned for their rich Buddhist heritage and impressive architecture. Among the site’s wonders, the Giant Buddha, a colossal 35.5-meter-high statue, stands out. This monumental work, carved from sandstone, is a silent testament…
India, 8th century Buddhist sculpture discovered in Jajpur temple
Kendrapada: The ASI has discovered a Buddhist sculpture, dating back to 8th-9th century CE, from Parbata Panasura village, near Ratnagiri in Jajpur district. The stone sculptor of Vajrasattva, crafted from Khondalite stone, is currently being worshipped as Sree Sree Bana…