The Lion Capital of Ashoka: A Statue’s Roaring Symbolism
The elegantly carved feline figures from the third century B.C., unearthed by the British in northern India, embody both ...
Remembering China’s Empress Dowager Ling, a Buddhist who paved the way for future female rulers
The empress, like many other rulers at the time, legitimized her reign through Buddhism, portraying herself either as a ...
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How Buddhism Shapes India’s Soft Power in the East
Buddhism as a Cultural Ambassador Soft power is the power to affect others by influencing culture, values, and ideology ...
Amidst Tamil Nadu Rupee Symbol Row, A Look At The Evolution Of Indian Currency
The Bank of Hindostan, General Bank of Bengal and Bengal Bank became the first banks in India to issue paper currency in the 18th Century. During this time, paper money was first issued in British Ind ...
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Rubin Museum (Sacred symbols)
Invisible Prophet writes about learning the swastika is an ancient symbol of peace in Hinduism and Buddhism—distinct from its misuse in history ...
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Hate symbols painted on Buddhist temple, police seek information
A Buddhist temple in northern Canberra has been “targeted” with hate symbols, police said as they call for witnesses to the incident. It is believed hate symbols and racist wording were spray painted ...
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Buddhism as prosperity gospel
Stories of merchants are notably absent in Brahmin scriptures but are widespread in Buddhist scriptures. Shortly after the Buddha attained Nirvana, he was met by two merchants who fed him but admitted ...