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Relic of the Buddha loaned by China gets a warm welcome in Thailand

Relic of the Buddha loaned by China gets a warm welcome in Thailand

azibaza2 2024-12-10

BANGKOK (AP) — More than 2,000 people took part Wednesday in a procession to escort a relic...

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A cold gold-paste bronze figure of Buddha Dipankara and Imperial treasures in Fine Art & Antiques auction, Stockholm.

A cold gold-paste bronze figure of Buddha Dipankara and Imperial treasures in Fine Art & Antiques auction, Stockholm.

azibaza2 2024-12-03

As 2024 comes to a close, it is time for the Fine Art & Antiques auction at...

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The ‘Living Buddha’: A 500-Year-Old Mummy In Himachal Pradesh. India

The ‘Living Buddha’: A 500-Year-Old Mummy In Himachal Pradesh. India

azibaza2 2024-11-23

Five hundred years ago, a Buddhist monk undertook a process of mummification. His mummy, almost preserved in...

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Buddha statue carved into Rock: A historic achievement for Nepali Art

Buddha statue carved into Rock: A historic achievement for Nepali Art

azibaza2 2024-11-18

Manjul Miteri (Baraili), along with five other Nepali sculptors, has carved a statue of Lord Gautam Buddha...

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British Museum receives the largest gift in its 170-year history. While not unexpected, this £1 billion gift of Chinese ceramics is the most valuable ever for a UK museum.

British Museum receives the largest gift in its 170-year history. While not unexpected, this £1 billion gift of Chinese ceramics is the most valuable ever for a UK museum.

azibaza2 2024-11-18

Worth £1 billion, a staggering gift of a world-class collection of Chinese ceramics has been donated to...

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Tazaungdine Festival at Maravijaya Buddha Image concludes successfully. Myanmar

Tazaungdine Festival at Maravijaya Buddha Image concludes successfully. Myanmar

azibaza2 2024-11-16

The Tazaungmone Festival, held at the Maravijaya Buddha Image, concluded successfully yesterday, attracting a large crowd of...

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Mandalas: Mapping The Buddhist Art of Tibet

Mandalas: Mapping The Buddhist Art of Tibet

azibaza2 2024-11-05

Behrendt, Kurt with essays by Christian Luczanits and Amy Heller and an interview with Tenzing Rigdol2024256 pages175...

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Bali’s secret Buddhist monastery

Bali’s secret Buddhist monastery

azibaza2 2024-11-03

Bali is known as the land of 1000 temples but in truth it is home to at...

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North Koreans pray to Buddha statues for good luck

North Koreans pray to Buddha statues for good luck

azibaza2 2024-10-15

The country is officially atheist, but allows for religious freedom under certain conditions, at least on paper.By...

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