Author: azibaza2
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Ancient statues unearthed at Ta Prohm temple in Cambodia’s Angkor park
Archaeologists have unearthed six centuries-old sandstone statues at the Ta Prohm temple restoration site in northwest Cambodia’s Angkor archaeological park, the Apsara National Authority (ANA) said in a statement on Thursday. The ANA is the government agency responsible for managing, safeguarding and preserving the Angkor archaeological park, a UNESCO-listed world heritage site, situated in Siem […]
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How to visit Japan’s shrines and temples—with respect
Over the centuries, the Indigenous Shinto religion and Buddhism, imported from India by way of China, gained prominence in Japan at different times. From the beginning, beliefs intermingled, creating what’s now called shinbutsu shugo. Then, from the end of the 19th century through the first half of the 20th, government policy sought to split the […]
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How world’s largest Buddhist temple in Indonesia has been reborn – new rules free Borobudur from curses of vandalism, graffiti, bottles of urine
I’m tiptoeing reverentially around the Candi Borobudur temple, stopping to take in ancient stone panels and beautiful bell-shaped stupas, and to ponder the Buddha statues sitting in meditative repose. As I peer into their closed stone eyes I find myself half willing them to open, to look meaningfully in my direction so I can acknowledge […]
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Dunhuang caves art exhibition kicks off in Taiwan island, strengthening the cross-Straits cultural exchanges
Dunhuang caves art exhibition kicks off in Taiwan island, strengthening the cross-Straits cultural exchanges Poster of the Dunhuang Caves Art Exhibition Photo: Courtesy of Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum The Dunhuang Caves Art Exhibition “Silk Road Splendor” opened to the public at the Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum in Kaohsiung on Saturday, making it the […]
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Seeing historical artworks at the National Museum of Korea
I explored Korea’s vibrant history on Nov. 22 by going on a guided tour of the National Museum of Korea in Seoul with fellow Honorary Reporters. We gathered at the museum’s entrance at 7 p.m., ready to delve into the cultural tapestry within the facility’s walls. This is the Ten-story Stone Pagoda from Gyeongcheonsa Temple in Seoul. The tour commenced […]
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Book Review: Red Tara: The Female Buddha of Power and Magnetism
On 29 November 2022, Snow Lion Publications, a part of Shambhala Publications, released Red Tara: The Female Buddha of Power and Magnetism by Rachael Stevens. In this gem of a book, the author takes us on a deeply personal journey into the world of the goddess Tara, and, as the title implies, specifically focuses on […]
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Bhutan. Gelephu Buddha statue wears a new look
Gelephu – Following a major renovation, the Buddha statue at the Gelephu Sports Association ground has taken on a new appearance. The statue was consecrated yesterday. In a strategic location near the four-arm roundabout en route to the main Gelephu town, anyone traveling via Gelephu can spot the majestic Buddha statue, formally known as Thubten […]
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Visitors Flock to Landmark Exhibition of Buddha Relics in Singapore – Buddhistdoor Global
The Tibetan Buddhist Centre in Singapore recently organized a rare celebration of the archaeological and historical legacy of Shakyamuni Buddha, with an exhibition of the treasured Kapilavastu Buddha relics. Titled “Beyond Time: The Legacy of Buddha’s Bone Relics” and hosted at Singapore’s Rise of Asia Museum, the five-day exhibition drew nearly 9,000 visitors from 24–29 […]
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How sacred images in many Asian cultures incorporate divine presence and make them come ‘alive’
Walking into a favorite restaurant here in Knoxville, Tennessee, I was immediately greeted by a golden statue of Buddha, its sparkling gemstone eyes meeting my own as I made my way through the door. The aromas of Thai curries beckoned, but as I was led to a table, I kept thinking about those glinting eyes. […]