Motomachi Stone Buddha: A stone carving that has stood the test of time
Designated as a national historic site by the Japanese government in 1934, the Motomachi Stone Buddha is a stone carving on a cliffside in a quiet part of Oita City that has stood the test of time. Between hot springs…
The Creative World of 5 Buddhist Artists
These five leading artists are offering new and intriguing takes on Buddhist imagery. For more, explore a selection of Buddhist art in the 17th Annual Lion’s Roar Auction, beginning November 13. Rima Fujita, “Chödpa 2,” 2016. Mixed media on canvas,…
Japan’s Temples and Shrines: A Spiritual Journey
Japan, a land of ancient traditions, offers a spiritual journey. Amidst its bustling cities and breathtaking natural landscapes, you’ll find a treasure trove of temples and shrines that resonate with centuries of history, culture, and reverence. Let’s embark on a…
Devotees should be cautious about who they choose to worship, says Thai abbot
Devotees should worship the Buddha or Jesus Christ instead of mythical statues and creatures, so that they will be inspired to become good people, a renowned abbot of Wat Suan Kaew in Nonthaburi said on Sunday. Phra Phayom Kalayano made…
India. Keralathaara offers a journey through State’s glorious past
The expo, organised as part of Keraleeyam, has artefacts ranging from Neolithic tools and a burial urn to anklets used by oracles and badges used in the erstwhile Travancore on display A headless Buddha sculpture found during explorations from the…
10 Best Buddha Statues in Japan
When Buddhist Spirituality and Artistry Collides In Japan, the Daibutsu—immense Buddha statues—serve as more than just monumental landmarks; they are the nexus where history, spirituality, and art converge. Originating as early as the 7th century, these statues have been integral…
Holy Relics of Lord Buddha and Arhants consecrated at Buddhavanam
According to him it is a historic event in which the holy relics were handed over to him in the presence of the Buddhist monks by Mr Gagan Malik, Bollywood actor and President of Gagan Malik Foundation Nagarjunasagar/Hyderabad/Nalgonda: Holy relics…
World’s Tallest Buddha, Foquan Temple and The Bell of Good Luck
Spring Temple Buddha is one of the tallest and most majestic statues in the world, towering over the Zhaocun township of Lushan County, Henan, in China. Completed in 2008 following the Taliban destruction of the Bamiyan Buddhas, this monumental Buddha…
Myanmar Pagoda Festival Returns After 3 Years
Thousands of Buddhists took to boats on Myanmar’s famed Inle Lake on Thursday to celebrate the return of one of the nation’s biggest festivals, but the devotees’ joy was laced with the sorrow of war. Devotees row the golden barge…