, so as to understand the life education connotation of these "Protecting Living Beings Pictures" relief frescos, its significance and value to the present era, relationship with the Four Major Objectives of Fo Guang Shan, and the role the Buddha Museum plays in promoting Humanistic Buddhism. ...
It was from the nameless that Heaven and Earth sprang; The named is but the mother that rears the ten thousand creatures, each after its kind. Truly, only he that rids himself forever of desire can see the secret essences; He that has never rid himself of desire can ...
few Americans knew much about Vietnam, causing former US Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara to comment that Americans were ’almost completely ignorant of Vietnamese culture, knowing little of the language or long history of the country’. By contrast, since...
The Bhutan flag is a unique symbol of its culture and Buddhism tradition in the country. Moreover, it is considered one of the most vibrant and uniquely designed flags in the world. The bi-color flag featuring the snarling dragon and jewels in the claws represents the power and wealth of ...
Built in the early 1100’s by the Khmer King Suryavarman II, the temples at Angkor represent one of the most advanced architectural achievements in relation to its time. The temple was originally dedicated to the Hindu god, Vishnu, but later became a site for practitioners of Buddhism. Today...
This type of Buddhism incorporates a number of Mahayana sutras (Buddhist discourses or scriptures). These sutras are said to represent original teachings of the Buddha, but are more likely from centuries after his time. Because of the contradictory elements of Mahayana sutras, the teachings of the...
For example, some people believe that meditation beads made of lotus seeds represent wisdom and help the wearer develop awareness and focus. Mala made from sandalwood is known for its cooling and calming effects. Similarly, mala may also be made with natural stones and crystal for various spiritu...
Circle importance ranges from mathematical concepts like Pi, infinity loops in statistics, Zen enso in Buddhism to gold alloy karat purity notations. Circled numbers specify squad team players and red prohibition slashes on signage. History of Circle Geometry ...
That's the archetype of hanging scrolls. After Buddhism was introduced to Japan, such a decoration style of paintings was also introduced in the Heian Period of Japan. The Muromachi Period (1334 - 1573) During this period, Japan's original housing architecture had quite developed. ...
“like attracts like”. It is believed that the prehistoric man used this type of magic for successful hunting. The prehistoric man would make an image of whatever animal he was hunting out of mud and sticks. He would then hunt and kill the image in his mind with the thought that he ...