Layers of meaning in the Vessantara Jataka

The Buddhist equivalent of Hindu Holi

Collections of beloved tales of the Buddha's past lives

A comprehensive study of a spectacular excavation of Buddhist history

Review of an art exhibit at the Asian Civilisations Museum

Whilst many museums around the world have historically collected works of art from Myanmar, few have mounted exhibitions dedicated to the Buddhist art of that country. The pioneering show Buddhist Art

Along with death, the purpose of the individual is a returning question in philosophy and an overriding concern in all religions. Even the contemporary idea of “spirituality” hinges around discovering

Andrey Terentyev discusses what symbolism means for Buddhist art

Source: by Premasara Epasinghe, Daily News (Sri Lanka) In the annals of Buddhism, many important events relating to the life of the Gautama Buddha took place on Medin Full Moon Poya Day. Therefore, m