Buddhism is a religion that developed in India‚ founded by Siddhartha Gautama. He was born in Kapilaustu‚ C. 563-483 B.C. There was a man who ruled a clan called the Shakyas. He was head of this clan‚ and the king of this country. His name is Shuddodana Gautama‚ the father of Siddhartha. Shuddodana’s wife was the beautiful‚ Mahamaya. Mahamaya was expecting her first born. She had had a strange dream in which she saw a baby elephant that was beautiful‚ bright‚ and silver. Brahman priest interpreted
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Metropolitan Museum Review By taking a virtual tour through the Cosmic Buddha exhibit‚ at the Metropolitan Museum of Art‚ I was able to observe and analyze the different pieces of artwork and sculptures. Through observing the similarities in the mediums and tones of the painting or sculpture‚ I was able to identify the various differences between certain pieces of artwork. All things considered‚ I found a new fondness for the elements involved to construct such astounding pieces of artwork. Originating
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INTRO Ajanta and Ellora are the pride of Maharashtra. The rock-cut caves of both these sites are world famous and illustrate the degree of skill and artistry that Indian craftsmen had achieved several hundred years ago. Ajanta dates from 100 B.C. while Ellora is younger by some 600 years. The village of Ajanta is in the Sahyadri hills‚ about 99 kms. From Aurangabad; a few miles away in a mammoth horseshoe-formed rock‚ are 30 caves overlooking a gorge‚ `each forming a room in the hill and some with
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Ven Balangoda Ananda Maitreya Maha Swaminweahanse Reproducing in ectronic media in memory of his death anniversay which fell on 23 August) The 99th birthday of the Most Ven. Aggamahapanditha Balangoda Anandamaitreya Mahanayake Thero was celebrated at The Saddhatissa International Buddhist Centre‚ Kingsbury‚ North West London on 23 August 1994. The Ven. Mahanayake was observing the lent of Rainy Season (Vassna Retreat) in London at the time. Addressing the large gathering on this occasion Ven.
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All the religions in Asia are syncretic‚ meaning their religions and philosophical beliefs somehow blends together. Many of the religions strive for harmony with nature. For example‚ Daoism is heavily practiced in China‚ a religion that promotes living in harmony with nature and universe. Daoist Scroll painting and Calligraphy Ge Zhichuan Moving His Dwelling‚ shows the journey of Ge Zhichuan. Analyzing the painting‚ the artist emphasizes more on the nature than the actual man because of the
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Gautama Buddha and Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama is famously known as Gautama Buddha and was a sage who found the idea of Buddhism. The Buddha was known to possess supernatural powers and abilities. He was born in the holy land of Nepal and his journey of an ideal human started in India. Gautama Buddha began his ascetic life and discovered Buddhism and since then Buddhism has been popular throughout many civilizations and is one of the most ancient religions in the world‚ where people follow Buddha
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Exploring cultures other than one’s own is always an interesting experience if one appreciates the basic elements of the subject of exploration. In the Northern part of Thailand or Lanna Kingdom‚ one such interesting element is the objects used in their rites and rituals. The culture of people of Lanna has been created from their embedded belief in Buddhism. They have strong belief in sin‚ the law of destiny‚ heaven‚ hell and life after death‚ which are determined by one’s past deeds. This belief
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Humanities 1 Art Work Project Nalanda Monastic University One of the most influencing factors of Buddhism expansion and success in spreading the Buddha doctrine was the use of retreats and parks as monasteries‚ from the very time of Buddha Shakyamuni. While the followers of the Buddha started increasing over time with monks and nuns including all non-ordained or lay people‚ they quickly came with the need to find a place for shelter mainly from the heavy rains and other adverse
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Wesak Day / Vesak Day 2013 Year | Date | Day | State | 2013 | 24 May | Friday | National | Wesak‚ also spelt Vesak‚ is a day celebrated by Buddhists around the world. The termVesak came from the name of a month in the Indian calendar. This is one of the most important festivals in the Buddhist calendar as it commemorates three significant events in Gautama Buddha’s life namely his birthday‚ enlightenment and his passing away. During this festival‚ devotees will bring offerings of flowers‚
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Vipassana Newsletter In the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin‚ as Vol. 24‚ No. 4‚ 15 April‚ 2014 taught by S. N. Goenka Annual Subscription: Rs 30; Life Subscription: Rs. 500 Published every month by Vipassana Research Institute Web version: www.vridhamma.org/Newsletter_Home.aspx WORDS OF DHAMMA An³pav±do an³pagh±to‚ p±timokkhe ca sa½varo; mattaññut± ca bhattasmi½‚ pantañca sayan±sana½; adhicitte ca ±yogo‚ eta½ buddh±na s±sana½. Not insulting‚ not harming‚ restraint according
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