Buddhist History
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By: Ankie Renique
In Sri Lanka, the day of the full moon, known as "Poya," is a holiday - a beautiful, tranquil time for reflection because of the intensity of the moon's radiant glow. more...
Nature Spirits and Early Buddhism
By: Jennifer Walker
Nature spirits were incorporated into the art of early Buddhist monuments in India. This raises the question of why non-Buddhist divinities appear in Buddhist contexts. more...
Buddha images are intended to be depictions of the human qualities that he perfected - Compassion, Wisdom, Patience, Generosity and Kindness. more...
By: V. Wayne Hughes
Buddhist iconography, like the teaching of Buddhism transformed as it moved away from the Vedic traditions of India. more...
Essential Reading for Understanding Buddhism
By: Tiffany Jones
Narrowing down the reader's search for important texts of the Buddhist canon takes the seeker one step closer to understanding Buddhism. more...
Sri Lanka Celebrates Buddha's Life With Vesak 2009
By: Greca Durant
Sri Lanka, a predominantly Buddhist country, welcomed a multitude of Buddhist devotees who attended Vesak 2009, to commemorate the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death more...
Life of Buddha, Film by Martin Meissonnier
By: V. Wayne Hughes
In the film Life of Buddha, Martin Meissonnier presents what is thought of as the historical Buddha's life. more...
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