Revelation: The Unveiling of the Perfection of Wisdom and Pure Lands
“When a revelation is communicated by a supernatural entity that is reported as present during the communication, it is called a vision.” – Michael Freze, Voices, Visions, and
“When a revelation is communicated by a supernatural entity that is reported as present during the communication, it is called a vision.” – Michael Freze, Voices, Visions, and
There are a number of important Buddhist archeological sites located in what is present-day Bangladesh. Historically, Bangladesh was once part of greater India and known
Behind the daily activities of the world’s Buddhist communities, a quiet milestone is being reached. This inconspicuous revolution will reach a climax on September the
Glimpses of living history often surprise us with their suddenness, their whimsical appearance in the hands of an unsuspecting discoverer. And it often requires many
One of the mysteries of Buddhist history is the 400-year absence of an anthropomorphic image of the Buddha. Early scholars argued for a period of
Editor’s note: Eisel Mazard is a P?li scholar who has travelled extensively through Southeast Asia. In this interview, he shared with me his personal struggles
Perhaps no religious icon is as widely used and well-known as the image of the Buddha seated in meditation. Yet one of the curiosities of
Who doesn’t recognize the Buddha? His image appears these days on watches, tennis shoes, t-shirts – nearly any kind of manufactured product you might think
The gentle face of the Buddha is respected and loved across the world. However, this famous image has mysterious origins, and didn’t appear as an
St?pas began in ancient times as dome-shaped mounds of earth or brick constructed to mark the passing of a great monarch. St?pas found in the