The Lion Capital of Ashoka: A Statue’s Roaring Symbolism. India
The elegantly carved feline figures from the third century B.C., unearthed by the British in northern India, embody both tenets of Buddhism and the power of the emperor. Among the great artistic objects found by chance, one must include the…
India’s largest Buddha statue is drawing global tourists. Here’s what makes it special
India’s hidden gem, the mesmerizing reclining Buddha statute in Bodh Gaya is a must-visit. Here’s why travellers are flocking to this sacred site. The magnificent reclining statue of Buddha, located in Gaya, Bihar, serves as a captivating spot for tourists…
Bihar: India’s largest reclining statue of Lord Buddha becomes a center of attraction
Gaya (Bihar) [India], March 15 (ANI): The magnificent reclining statue of Lord Buddha, located in Gaya, Bihar, serves as a captivating spot for tourists who flock to admire its grandeur. The Mahabodhi Mahavihara’s serene and spiritually charged ambience makes it…
World’s ‘largest’ Romanesque bell tower unveiled in Nakhon Ratchasima. Thailand
The stunning 3-storey structure, which took 15 years and 10 million baht to build, is not only a visual masterpiece but also a functional space A new and extraordinary landmark has emerged in the heart of the Northeast province of…
24 years since Taliban destroyed Bamiyan Buddhas
A view of the ancient bazaar near the Buddhas of Bamiyan. August 1, 2022. BAMIYAN, Afghanistan — On this day 24 years ago, the Taliban carried out one of the most infamous acts of cultural destruction in modern history, demolishing…
Cambodia. ANA discover body of Buddha statue matching head excavated in 1927
The unique sculpture was discovered near the Ta Prohm Temple in February. ANA The sculpted body of a Buddha in an unusual pose was discovered by Apsara National Authority (ANA) specialists at the Ta Prohm Temple in February. It was…
Korea’s 14-meter hanging Buddhist painting on track to become national treasure
A 17th-century hanging Buddhist painting of Maitreya, enshrined at Muryang Temple in South Chungcheong Province / Courtesy of Korea Heritage Service Piece exemplifies country’s hanging Buddhist art, state agency says By Park Han-sol A towering 17th-century hanging Buddhist painting, regarded…
Vietnam. Long Hoa Pagoda – Home to Hai Phong’s largest bronze Buddha statue
Long Hoa Pagoda, a renowned spiritual site in Hai Phong, features a 15-ton bronze Buddha, rich history, and breathtaking architecture, making it a must-visit destination. Located 20 kilometers from downtown Hai Phong, Long Hoa Pagoda is a revered spiritual and…
Book Review | Deep dive into Buddha’s world
I picked up ‘Casting the Buddha‘, authored by Shashank Shekhar Sinha, immediately after a field trip to the Buddhist and other rock-cut monuments in and around Aurangabad. The trip had included, apart from well-known tourist magnets like Ajanta and Ellora,…