FEATURES

Showing results for "bamiyan"

<i>Buddhistdoor View</i>: The Case for Rebuilding the Bamiyan Buddhas to Their Original Glory
Recognizing the power of Asia's intangible heritage
Uploaded 27 Jan 2017
<i>Buddhistdoor View</i>: The Burkini, Secular Liberalism, and a Buddhist Hoodie
On religious freedom and secular liberty
Uploaded 2 Sep 2016
The Nostalgia of 2,500 Years: Celebrating South Asia’s Buddhist Heritage
Buddhist traditions and spiritual heritage of the region
Uploaded 18 Dec 2015
<i>Buddhism and Islam on the Silk Road</i> – Book Review
One of the best studies on Buddhist-Islamic history
Uploaded 28 Nov 2014
<i>Buddhistdoor View</i>: Heritage Conservation
The Buddhist site of Mes Aynak in Afghanistan is doomed in its current state. It is one of the most important heritage sites of Central Asia, consisting of four immense monasteries with a rich invento
Uploaded 1 Aug 2014
“May this image win me virtue”: <i>The Courtauld Institute of Art’s Proceedings of the Buddhist Art Forum 2012</i>
Buddhistdoor International would like to thank Professor David Park, Director of the Courtauld Institute of Art’s Conservation of Wall Painting Department, for kindly hosting us in London and pr
Uploaded 1 Mar 2014
Ramu Tragedy - Bangladesh Government and World Media
The historical sketch of Buddhism in South Asia includes a presence belonging in India, Afghanistan, present-day Pakistan and Bangladesh. At various times in the history of these countries, Buddhists
Uploaded 30 Oct 2013
Protecting Buddhist Culture: The Buddhist Art Forum 2012
This month, the Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation not only hosted the International Buddhist Film Festival in the British capital but also donated £2.5 million to various institutes to
Uploaded 7 May 2012
Buddhist Art Forum 2012: The Headache of Conserving Buddhist Art
The goal of conserving material heritage seems simple enough. We want to prolong the life and condition of the archaeological sites, temples, and museum pieces scattered all over the world s
Uploaded 7 May 2012
Should a Buddhist be happy that an evil man has been killed?
Last week, the leader of the free world, Barack Obama, watched on live camera stream one of the most successful and important operations ever conducted by his elite Special Forces, the American Navy S
Uploaded 9 May 2011
The Origins of Buddhist Art
Editor’s Note: Dr. Andrey Anatolyevich Terentyev studied Sanskrit, Tibetan and Indian Philosophies and Religions. He obtained his Ph.D. in the field of Oriental Studies (Russia). Currently, he is a vi
Uploaded 28 Oct 2010
Our Buddhist Lands: The Heritage of Central Asia
Few realms have captured the romantic imagination of both East and West than Central Asia. Central Asia is home to an invaluable chapter of Buddhism’s heritage and pilgrimage. And as muted as it is to
Uploaded 1 Jun 2010
Back to Top