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…
India. Ratnagiri dig throws up more surprises on Buddhist heritage
This apart, a large idol of a Buddhist goddess and 5th century sealings have been recently found from the excavated area. BHUBANESWAR: Remains of a Chaitya Griha have been found near the three colossal Buddha heads that were earlier excavated…
Ancient Xinjiang Grottoes Reopen with Stunning AR Makeover. China
The Ya’er Lake Grottoes in Turpan, Northwest China, have reopened to the public with a high-tech twist—thanks to augmented reality (AR) technology that digitally revives faded Buddhist murals and inscriptions dating back over 1,500 years. Part of the Jiaohe Ruins—an…
Buddha statue discovery in North Korea
The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) has announced the discovery of a Buddha statue in North Korea. The statue was found by the Archaeology Institute of the Academy of Social Sciences and the National Authority for the Protection of Cultural…
Mandalay’s Mahamuni set to reopen for devotees. Myanmar
The Mahamuni Pagoda in Mandalay will be reopened as soon as possible for devotees to visit and pay respects, according to U Mya Win, Chairman of the Mahamuni Pagoda Board of Trustees. The powerful earthquake that struck on 28 March…