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Buddhist art preservation retreat for women at Rubin Museum

9
Jul
2024
Institute of Buddhist Studies - US

Celebrating the Career of David Ryoe Matsumoto

8
Jul
2024
Buddhist Studies and Art

Overview of the 44th Annual Seminar and 18th International RYI Symposium

27
Jun
2024
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The Sheshnaryan Temple & Rigzin Drubte Ghatshal Monastery

17
Jul
2022
Dharma, Hinduism
In the same complex, close to the the Sheshnarayan is the oldest in , Rigzin Drubte Ghatshal Monastery. It is a great example of and cultural pluralism in . A , a and a prophetic vision Lord is one of the principal deities of . He is part of the holy that consists of three — , the creator, , the god of destruction and Vishnu who is responsible .
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Tales of Hiranya Varna Mahavihar – The Golden Temple

22
May
2022
Buddhas, Dharma
The golden and its sublime architectural design, the marvelous artefacts and engrossing stories have startled the of visitors and left them pondering for years. is a captivating city boasting some majestic temples and poking out from behind modern buildings to those found along the old narrow alleys and streets There are many shrines dedicated to in Patan and you don’t have to be practicing Buddhism to appreciate the architectural significance .
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Top 50 Buddhist Temples in Thailand

25
Nov
2019
Culture, Dharma, Monasteries, Temples, Theravāda
The main in Thailand is . is practiced by more than 95% of the population in Thailand. There are around 30,000 in Thailand. Thailand is a country and the here play a very active part in everyday life. Thai’s come to them to pray to for things such as or , they also come to make merit and speak with the . The structures themselves have .
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Pashupatinath Temple

30
May
2018
Hinduism
Pashupati Temple is of the most sacred Hindu temples of . Pashupatinath Temple is located on both banks of Bagmati River on the eastern outskirts of . Pashupatinath is the most important temple dedicated to . Every year this temple attracts hundreds of elderly followers of . They arrive here to find shelter for the last several weeks of their lives, to meet death, be cremated on the banks of the river and travel .
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Temples of Kathmandu after the 2015 earthquake

4
Feb
2018
Culture, Himalayas, Monasteries, Stupas, Temples
The of April 25, 2015, did not only harm the lives of Nepalese people but also did a serious damage to the historical and the monuments. It has already been more than two years but many are not still renovated. There is a number of donations coming from national and international level still are not repaired. Let's have a glimpse of temples destructed during the devastating earthquake and their condition .
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Manjushree, the God and the temples

3
Jan
2018
Deities, Gods, Manjushri, Temples
- " of Divine "  whose confers mastery of the , retentive memory, mental perfection, and eloquence. He is one of the of Bodhistawas and symbolizes the wisdom. Manjushree is considered as the founder of Nepalese civilization and the creator of Valley. According to the tradition, he was a Chinese Saint. His intuition told him of the blue flame (symbolizing Adibuddha or Swayamnhu) on a in the big lake of . His purpose to .
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Bajrayogini statue in Bajrayogini Temple, Sankhu, Kathmandu

Bajrayogini, The God and The Temple

2
Jan
2018
Culture, Symbols, Temples
is an eldest goddess. The have three . In one form her head is absent and carries it in her hand. In another form, her head is intact. The former form is similar in appearance to the goddesses . She is always attended by two on either side of her. Appearing in yellow color, she carries her own head in her left hand and Katari in her right hand. the .
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The oldest Hindu Temple, Changu Narayan

28
Dec
2017
Gods, Hinduism, Temples
is the oldest in Nepali and stands on the top of a hill called Changu or Dolagiri. It is located in VDC of district and is 8 miles east of and a few miles north of Bhaktapur. The temple is dedicated to the deity Lord . The temple was originally constructed during the Lichhavi Dynasty that dates back to 4th century and was rebuilt in 1702 after a major .
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Chinese Early Qing Dynasty "Water and Land Ritual" Painting, 17th Century

Buddhist Rituals – A captivating fusion of materiality and spirituality

7
Oct
2023
Culture
have long been a subject of fascination and inquiry. They encompass a rich of practices, from and chanting to and ceremonies. Beyond their surface, these are deeply intertwined with materiality, forming a complex and meaningful relationship that merits exploration. On the surface, emphasizes detachment from the material world, yet its rituals employ material objects and sensory experiences to enhance the spiritual journey. This apparent contradiction is a central .
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Tibetan Gau boxes & Amulets

3
Jan
2023
Design, Handicrafts
Ga'u or Gawu is a item also known as box. Gau are generally made from hand hammered metals. The purpose and function of an amulet box is for general protection and protection when traveling. Amulet boxes are also commonly used to store all manner of materials such as small texts, blessing cords, consecrated , relics, and the like. Types of Gau Box Tibetan Gau boxs can be categorized according to their size, .
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