The merchants of Bharat: A forgotten legacy of trade and enterprise
The oldest Tamil epics are based on women from mercantile families. It has nothing to do with warriors or priests. The ...
China Daily3d
Buddha's gaze into eternity
The Buddhist deities depicted here have round faces, thick lips, deep-set eyes and high-bridged noses. Their physiques are ...
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Korea-Pakistan Collaboration to Preserve Gandhara Heritage
The National Heritage Agency (KHA) of the Republic of Korea is conducting a National Heritage ODA project to conserve and promote Gandhara heritage in Pakistan. The Gandhara Heritage Research Center ...
India Today10d
For most of history, India was world's richest region: William Dalrymple
Armed with anecdotes, historical evidence, maps and slides, the author-historian outlined India's ancient soft power in his ...
The Print13d
A water carrier for the gods—the Kamandalu in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain traditions
Often called a kundi or kundika, particularly in Buddhist literature, some of the earliest known examples of the kamandalu ...
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Sri Lankan Buddhist monks visit rock carved Buddha, Butkara Stupa & Museum in Swat
Meanwhile, the delegation of Sri Lankan Buddhist Monks visited Swat Museum where they witnessed antique objects of Gandhara sculptures. The museum showcases over 3000 antique objects of Gandhara ...
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Who will die on 'The White Lotus' season 3? Buddhist ethics give a clue — and Greg should watch out
Creator Mike White is interested in Buddhist principles, which influenced the character's arcs this season. Greg's storyline continues from season two, hinting at karmic consequences for his past ...
The Indian Express23d
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz — 5 History previous year questions that confused even the brightest UPSC minds (Week 100 Special)
Story continues below this ad Avanti and Gandhara were not directly linked to Buddha’s life. Pasenadi, king of Kosala, was his contemporary, and Kosala and Magadha shared matrimonial ties. Buddha ...
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Calculation of Buddhist land holdings could lead to better enforcement of land limits, group hopes
Nuns with the Great Wisdom Buddhist Institute practice the art of Tibetan Buddhist debate in a prayer hall in Brudenell, P.E.I. (Kerry Campbell/CBC) An investigation into Buddhist land holdings in ...
Greek Reporter25d
Did Greek Art Inspire China’s Terracotta Army?
An Indo-Corinthian capital with a palmette and the Buddha at its centre from Gandhara, 3-4th century. Credit: Public Domain Other celebrated Asian artworks have also been attributed to the Greeks. The ...
Greek Reporter28d
How Ancient Greeks Spread Buddhism to the Known World
The only trace of this today is in the Greek myths that appear in the Mahavamsa. Bringing Buddhism to Kashmir, Gandhara, and the Greek Mainland It is said that the elder Mahyantika was sent to Kashmir ...