Shambhala SunSpace » On the Buddhism Beat: The “Rule-Breakers” Edition

Shambhala SunSpace » On the Buddhism Beat: The “Rule-Breakers” Edition
By Danny Fisher
There are also many truly fascinating odds-and-ends to report on, including (my favorites) the discovery of the missing piece of a Cambodian Buddhist statue that has been on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York for …

The ancient Buddhist cave temples at Xumishan face danger

The ancient Buddhist cave temples at Xumishan face danger
Examiner.com
Much of the art you’ll find here is religious in nature, having been influenced by both Indian and central Asian cultures. Note that the 130 grottoes are …

KU to Study Silk Route: Relevance, Revival

KU to Study Silk Route: Relevance, Revival
Kashmir Observer – Srinagar,Jammu and Kashmir,India
… Geography, Economy, Buddhist Studies, Sociology and Islamic Studies under the … Another team consisting of an Archaeologist, Historian, Linguist and a …

ASI plans to conduct more excavation

ASI plans to conduct more excavation
Times of India – New Delhi,India
Former Patna University HoD of Ancient Indian History and Archaeology the late BP … was the major centre of the tantric cult of Buddhism, Sinha said. …

News | The Independent UK – British ‘Indiana Jones’ finds missing …

News | The Independent UK – British ‘Indiana Jones’ finds missing …
By The Independent
This theory undermines the view that the Khmers followed a compassionate Buddhist philosophy. “It’s something of a tectonic shift in archaeology“, Dr Sharrock said. View full article here …

Missing legs of 900-year-old Buddhist statue found in Cambodian jungle

Missing legs of 900-year-old Buddhist statue found in Cambodian jungle
Daily News & Analysis – Mumbai,India
London: An archaeology professor has discovered the missing legs of a 900-year-old Buddhist statue deep in the Cambodian jungle, rewriting history in the …

Enjoy the glory of a unique heritage

The entrance to the Museum .

Enjoy the glory of a unique heritage
Sunday Times.lk – Columbo,Sri Lanka
Primarily an archaeological site museum, it is also a visitor information … early Buddhist monasteries, the ‘golden age’ of Sigiriya, the terracotta …

Historical Junagadh Saurashtra City,Girnar Mountain,Somnath Temple …

Historical Junagadh Saurashtra City,Girnar Mountain,Somnath Temple …
By Health Conscious
At present, a total of 202 historical monuments in Gujarat are protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and director of state archaeology department. According to sources, the government aims to invest around Rs200 crore for … At Devni Mori site, an international Buddhism hub, meditation centre, Buddhist monastery and school of learning will be started. Other Buddhist tourist sites at Junagadh City District Area, Gondal and South Gujarat will also be …

Buddhist Cave Temples of the Kucha Kingdom

Buddhist Cave Temples of the Kucha Kingdom
UCLA Asia Institute – Los Angeles,CA,USA
The Kucha ruling élite sponsored the construction of several Buddhist cave … in cooperation with the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA would like to …

ASI to develop ancient site of Vikramshila Mahavihara

ASI to develop ancient site of Vikramshila Mahavihara
Times of India – New Delhi,India
Former HoD of ancient Indian history and archaeology, Patna University, the late BP Sinha … Context’ in the Indian International Journal of Buddhist Studies.