The three-month rains-retreat seclusion of Buddhist Saṅgha concludes with the pavāraṇā (invitation) ceremony, which is in turn followed by Kaṭhina robe offering festival. It is a traditional
The historical sketch of Buddhism in South Asia includes a presence belonging in India, Afghanistan, present-day Pakistan and Bangladesh. At various times in the history
This article is the second in a series of three that explains more about the practice of rains-retreat (vassāvāsa), which is then followed by the Kathina ceremony.
“When the rainy season has come and it is raining, many living beings are originated and many seed just spring up. … Knowing this one
Like many photographers, I was trained as a painter. I also did pottery and continue to study schools of Asian philosophy. I do not consider
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
From the Life of the Buddha QUIZ: 1. Kapilavatthu/Kapilavasthu is a. An ancient kingdom in India 2. When and where was Prince Siddhattha born? a. On the full moon
Want to test your knowledge of Buddhism? Try this new introductory QUIZ to help you discover more… Each month we will offer new material assembled
In the Abrahamic traditions, hospitality for guests and outsiders has always been central to religious practice and identity. Our generation today struggles to acquaint itself with
If the goal of Buddhism is nirvana, or at least to live a life based on Buddhist principles, how does the creation or consumption of
The experience of art often fulfills yearnings similar to the inspiration offered by religion. One more profound relationship between art and religion has historically been
“Two Buddhisms?”, the interviewer asked me. “No”, I said, “there are as many Buddhisms as there are Buddhists”, I said. What I meant, of course,
