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  • MAHAYANA SITE OF BUDURUWAGALA, Sri Lanka

    “Wary of guides, I always preferred to look at ancient sites for myself rather than through a haze of verbiage. In this instance what my eye look afresh, was something more like fantasy of colossal figures carved on the base of rock which rose to a height of 70 feet. They were giant size, upright […]

  • Guangzhou’s Buddhist temple features prominent cultural relics for first time

    Guangzhou’s Buddhist temple features prominent cultural relics for first time, cements cultural bonds between Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Amid the first Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Chan Buddhism Culture Festival, the exhibition themed “Passing Down Dharma: Nanhua Buddhist Temple in The Past 1500 years,” kicked off at the Nanhua Temple, with a total of 53 pieces of […]

  • 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 soaks and delicious toriten (tempura fried chicken), hallmarks of a great trip to Oita, make […]

  • 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, 58 x 46 inches. Art © Rima Fujita Rima Fujita A descendant of samurai, Rima […]

  • 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 virtual tour of some of the temples in Japan and spiritually significant places. Kinkakuji Temple […]

  • 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 the remarks after a viral video clip of a new mythical statue of a “nine-tailed […]

  • 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 vicinity of the Kottapuram fort near Kodungalloor in Thrissur district in 2007 was being used […]

  • 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 to Japan’s religious landscape, reflecting the nation’s deep-rooted Buddhist traditions that came to its shores […]

  • 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 of the Buddha and eight Arhants(desciples of the Buddha) are enshrined in the Mahastupa amidst […]

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