An imposing statue of Amitābha Buddha has been unearthed at Yakjon-ri site, with ceramic and tile finds confirming it dates ...

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Through the gate, visitors may peep into a group of wooden screens depicting Buddhist deities, also from that hall, and nurture a contemplative moment like the retired emperor. A pair of jade ...

Bodhisattvas have reached the highest level of enlightenment, but refrain from entering nirvana to save others from suffering, and are considered deities in Mahayana Buddhism. What is known as the ...

An ancient Buddha statue from the early Goryeo dynasty was recently discovered at an archaeological site in North Korea. The Goryeo study saw the flourishing of Buddhist art and architecture ...

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This act is done to fulfil vows made to the deity. Hundreds of devotees visit Murugan temples across India during this festival, which usually takes place in March each year. During Panguni ...

A wandering ascetic and religious teacher, Gautama Buddha gave rise to a new religion in the Indian subcontinent during the 5th century BCE. Buddhism focuses on the path of meditation and ...

Santa Monica Studio released God of War Ragnarok update 6.005 (6.005.000) on consoles, an unannounced patch after the Dark Odyssey Collection patch. The update is also available on last-gen consoles ...

(4 min., 57 sec.) Buddhist thangka paintings are visually captivating and impressive — but there is more to them than meets the eye. Thangkas often focus on a specific deity and scene, and their form ...