“GROWING IN THE mud, and yet so clean, the lotus is a symbol of purity,” writes the Sri Lankan historian Ananda K. Coomaraswamy in his 1913 book “The Arts and Crafts of India & Ceylon.” The lotus pool ...

Travel through time and explore the rich history of Buddhism with these 10 renowned temples. Learn about their unique ...

Von Schroeder’s text focuses on the stylistic evolution of Buddhist sculptures in Sri Lanka and traces some of the origins in ...

The Buddha in Kande Viharaya, located in Aluthgama, Sri Lanka, stands at 160 feet and was completed in 2007. This towering statue represents peace and spirituality, drawing numerous devotees and ...

The travelers marveled at the striking form of the Maiji Mountain, admired the massive Buddha statues, a testament to Gansu's ...

Not only this, the festivities of Buddha Purnima can also be witnessed in the neighbouring countries of Nepal and Sri Lanka. On the day of Buddha Purnima ... Some temples display statues of Gautama ...

Hyderabad: Major General Dr AVK Mohan, a 65-year-old cyclist from the city, has achieved an impressive feat by completing a 1 ...

the birthplace of Lord Buddha, to unveiling his statue in Mongolia and participating in Vaishakh Samaroh in Sri Lanka. PM Modi Extends His Warm Wishes Extending his best wishes to everyone on the ...

Minister of Culture, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat ji, Minister of Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju ji, Bhadant Rahul Bodhi Mahathero ji, Venerable Jangchup Choden ji, all esteemed members of the ...

Abhidhamma is contained in Dhamma,to understand Dhamma in its essence, knowledge of Pali language is necessary:PM. Language is not just a medium of communication,Language is the s ...

Maitreya, Sri Lanka, Great Standing One of the tallest statues in the world is this enormous representation of Maitreya Buddha. Buddha In Kande Viharaya, Sri Lanka Buddha in Sri Lanka's Kande Viharaya ...