practices. Other religions are in the minority including Islam and Christianity and represent a combined total of less than 2% of the population. Theravada Buddhism is central to Lao cultural identity. The national symbol of Laos is the That Luang stupa‚ a stupa with a pyramidal base capped by the representation of a closed lotus blossom which was built to protect relics of the Buddha. Traditionally in Laos males would become novice monks at some point in their lives‚ giving them the opportunity to gain
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Discourse CommunityI want to discuss about the Buddhist Community. It is the group of people who follows‚worships‚ and believes in Lord Budhha who is known as the Light of Asia. This communitybelieves in peace of the world. They connect their feelings of love‚ joy‚ happiness‚ sorrows withany other people by peace. Anyone can participate in the Buddhist community but there are somebasic things to learn about this community: Anapanasati (Pali)‚ Anatta‚ Beginner’s mind‚Bhikkhu‚ Bhikkhuni‚ Bodhi‚ Bodhi
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originally went to the Sindh province of Pakistan to search for pillars of victory that were made by the Greeks but instead he saw a large mound. There was a large mound of dirt over the site and at first he believed that there was a buddhist stupa underneath. A stupa is a term used by buddhists to refer to a monument that contains religious buddhist artifacts (5). This would make sense to Bandyopadhyay because there were several stupa’s found in India and there were also buddhist burial mounds. While
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The ancient Sinhalese were skilled engineers. This can be seen in the works that have come down to us‚ such as the stupa and the irrigation system. Contemporary engineers have saluted this achievement. The logo of the Institution of Engineers‚ Sri Lanka (IESL) has as its most prominent feature‚ a dagoba. Other items in the logo include a sluice gate and a reservoir. This logo was reproduced on a stamp in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the IESL. The IESL has also included studies on ancient
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Standing Parvati The Standing Parvati originated in the Chola Period circa 880-1025 AD‚ a time when bronze statues grew increasingly in number to meet the demands of a changing religious and social lifestyle. Alterations within the Hindu religion called for moveable statues that could be carried outside of temples to participate in rituals. The old stone sculptures of Hindu deities were stationary‚ so artisans turned to the casting of metal as a new approach to creating religious art patronized
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the development of Buddhism through maintaining Buddhism as a significant religious tradition in the Mauryan Empire. Asoka instructed his people about Buddhism through Rock edicts for the educated‚ stories and symbols for the uneducated and built stupas (shrines). This allowed everyone in the Mauryan Empire‚ regardless of religion‚ to have access to Buddha. He also believed Buddhism to be the way of spiritual development for all and thus wrote the ways of Buddha in many dialects in order to communicate
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| Ghats The city’s life revolves around its seven km long sweep of about 100 bathing ghats that skirt the west bank of the Ganges. Most of them are used for bathing. Some are used for cremating bodies. The most sacred ghats are the Asi‚ Dasashwamedh Ghat‚ Manikarnika and Panchganga. Pilgrims who bathe in each one consecutively believe their prayers will be fulfilled. A short boat trip from Manikarnika Ghat can be an interesting introduction to the river. | | | It is believed that cremation at
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Chapter One 1. Introduction Lumbini‚ the birth place of Lord Buddha‚ is situated about 22 km. from Bhairahawa (Siddharthanagar)‚ below the Churia range‚ 24 km. south from the foothills of the Himalayas‚ on the western bank of Telar river in Rupandehi district of Lumbini zone in Nepal. It is about 300 km. west of capital city Kathmandu. Kapilvastu‚ Rupandehi and Nawalparasi Terai districts of Lumbini Zone are around Lumbini‚ the birth place of Lord
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How did the Persian conquest set the stage for the emergence of the Maurya empire? The Persian Conquest left Asia without a ruler‚ this allowed Chandragupta Maurya to exploit the opportunity and lay down the foundation for the Maurya Empire. . What were five major accomplishments of the emperor Ashoka? The five major accomplishments of the emperor Ashoka were to conquer Kalinga and bring it under Mauryan control‚ communicated his policies throughout his realm by inscribing edicts in natural
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Among Indians Aśoka is considered to be one ruler who was successful in using principles of nonviolence and dhamma to ensure fair rule. The broad knowledge that the general public has about this Mauryan King is that Ashoka was himself an obedient follower of Buddhism and had also dedicated himself to propagate Buddhism across his empire. A very famous and integral part of the narrative that is known to the public about Ashoka is the tale that he was the ruler who had given up the practice of war
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