Bodhisattva Maitreya

There are many bodhisattvas. Maitreya is the Buddha of the future, who will be born to teach enlightenment in the next age. According to Mahayana teachings, a Buddha is first born as a bodhisattva, and then after many lifetimes, progresses on to Buddhahood. The historical Buddha was himself referred to as a bodhisattva before becoming the Buddha. Another common bodhisattva to appear in Buddhist art is Avalokiteshvara, who is known by different names in different parts of the Buddhist world (for example, Guanyin in China and Kannon in Japan).

The Road to Freedom

The difference between partial freedom and true freedom, a look at how our storylines and reactive patterns come into play, and why Buddhism is spiritual in nature, not religious.

Since we are talking about the Buddhist spiritual path as a road to freedom, then we need to ask: freedom from what? And what does this freedom look like? In other words, we need to find out what the Buddha says about the starting point and end point of this journey. Then we can look into that and see if it holds up under scrutiny, and if it is the right path for us.

Seated Amitabha Buddha (Amida Nyorai)

Who is depicted in this sculpture? What is he doing?

Buddhism is a religion based on the teachings of a historical figure known as the Buddha Shakyamuni, who lived about 2,500 years ago. In some schools of Buddhism the Buddha Shakyamuni is thought of as one buddha among many, each inhabiting a different era or part of the universe. This sculpture shows Amitabha, identified as the Buddha of the Western Paradise.

Development of the Buddha image

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There is significant debate concerning the development of the Buddha image—where it first occurred, why, and when. Broadly speaking, the image of the Buddha emerged during the first few centuries C.E. in two major centers of Indian art during the Kushana period.

Điều đặc biệt về bức tượng Phật lớn nhất thế giới

Bức tượng Ushiku Daibutsu ở Nhật Bản là bức tượng Phật lớn nhất thế giới được hoàn thành vào năm 1995 sau 10 năm xây dựng.

Nhật Bản chính hiện là nơi giữ kỷ lục về pho tượng Phật lớn nhất thế giới. Tượng Phật A Di Đà còn gọi là Ushiku Daibutsu nằm ở tại tỉnh Ibaraki (Nhật Bản), cách Tokyo khoảng 100 km về phía đông bắc.

The Buddha triumphing over Mara

Who is depicted here?

This is an image of the historical Buddha. We can tell it is the Buddha because of the many distinguishing marks (lakshana) visible in the sculpture. He has a cranial bump on his head (ushnisha), a tuft of hair between his eyes (urna), and the sign of the wheel (chakra) on his hands and soles of his feet. This wheel signifies the teaching of the Buddha, as well as his righteousness as a leader. He is dressed in a monk’s robe, typically with one shoulder bare. He is seated on a lion throne. Above his head are branches of the bodhi tree, a reference to Bodh Gaya where the Buddha sat under the bodhi tree and achieved enlightenment.

The 10 Best Temples in Thailand

 

Thailand is a country containing hundreds if not thousands of temples. Each temple is unique and beautiful in its own way, but there are a few that are truly special. Whether this is due to the unique architecture, history, or religious significance, there are a few temples that really stand out above the rest. Here is a list of what we consider to be the 10 best temples in Thailand.

Tu viện Sakya

 
Tu viện Sakya (cũng còn được gọi là Pel Sakya) là một trong những thánh tích quan trọng nhất của phái Sakya, một phái lớn của Phật giáo Tây Tạng. Tu viện này được Khon Khonchog Gyalpo xây dựng vào năm 1073. 

The Ancient Giant Buddha Statues of Bamiyan Have Returned

Taliban Thought They Destroyed This World's Wonder. But Now This Ancient Giant Buddha Statues of Bamiyan Have Returned

The Taliban thought it had destroyed one of the world's wonders, the monumental Buddha statues of the Bamiyan Valley.

Top Ten Tokyo Temples and Shrines

Japan's nativist Shintoism and its later promulgated Buddhism have grown up in very close proximity in Japan, making Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples equally important parts of the Tokyo landscape.

Of the thousands of shrines (or, jinja) and temples (o-tera) in Tokyo, here is a top-ten shrine and temple selection to get the sightseeing pilgrim started.

15 Most Beautiful Buddha Statues around the world

Buddha Statues : I’m sure many of you would have seen  fat  Buddha artefacts in your friends home,gardens,restaurants or even at your office. Laughing Buddha statues are one of the most collected and loved artefacts in the world. According to legend if you rub a laughing buddha’s belly it will bring you good luck, fortune and prosperity. The laughing Buddha is also known as Happy Buddha ,Hotei(Japan).The Buddha statues are known to emanate positive energy and absorb negative chi. Here are a collection of the most loved.  

Thebuddhabuilder

February 7, 2010

Hailing from Issaquah Mountain, which is east of Seattle, ” thebuddhabuilder ” ( Anita Feng ) is a unique potter, who primarily focuses on building objects around a Buddah theme. She works intuitively as reflected in the statement,  ” if  I can move my ideas out of the way and just allow my hands to lead, how much more integrated and alive the work becomes !”  She claims “My raku Buddhas offer a synthesis of east and west — the ancient inheritance of Zen meets modern American creativity. They also represent an exploration of the question, what does Buddha look like?

Đền Thờ Phật Tuyệt Đẹp Dưới Đáy Biển Indonesia

Published on Jan 20, 2014: Trong thời gian lặn biển, chúng tôi thấy một tượng Phật ngã xuống và đã chuyển dịch ra xa hơn điểm thực mới đầu. Chúng tôi dừng lại và di chuyển tượng về vị trí cũ của tượng. Hy vọng Đức Phật sẽ ban phước lành cho tất cả các thợ lặn ở vùng Coral Garden (Bali). Cảm ơn Okta, bạn là một người bảo vệ rất tốt và là vị sư lặn tuyệt vời.

Ấn Độ: Chùm ảnh Thánh tích Hang động Karla, kiến trúc nghệ thuật PG tuyệt mỹ

Thích Vân Phong (Nguồn: indiathatwas)

 

Hệ thống hang động Karla là một trong những Trung tâm nghệ thuật Phật giáo nổi tiếng nhất về kiến trúc đá cắt đầu, và thu hút hấp dẫn giới trí thức học giả cũng như thường dân. Công trình ngôi Già lam hang động Karla vĩ đại nhất của Ấn Độ.

Zen and the Art of Zombie Killing: A Buddhist Anti-Tech Manifesto

Why the current cultural fetish for zombies? In 2014’s Hooked, Nir Eyal ventures a guess: “Perhaps technology’s unstoppable progress—ever more pervasive and persuasive—has grabbed us in a fearful malaise at the thought of being involuntarily controlled.” We worry that we’ve become slaves to a tech-induced malady, argues Eyal, so we can relate to those ailing automatons on screen.

What’s Better For Afghanistan’s Future: Buddha Tours Or A Copper Mine?

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About an hour’s drive south of Kabul, there’s a vast Buddhist archaeological site dating back at least 1,500 years. It happens to be sitting on top of one of the biggest untapped copper deposits in the world, potentially worth billions of dollars.

Từ Hiếu, ngôi chùa đặc biệt triều Vua Nguyễn

HUẾ (NV) - Chùa Từ Hiếu là ngôi chùa đặc biệt triều Vua Nguyễn, có mối quan hệ thắm thiết của triều đình, từ Vua Tự Đức tới các quan thần, kể cả các vị thái giám.

Quần thể Angkor, niềm tự hào của Đế Chế Khmer

Trần Nguyên Thắng/ATNT Tours & Travel

Lịch sử Đại Việt vào thế kỷ 11-13 là những thế kỷ vẻ vang của các triều đại Lý- Trần với các chiến công rực rỡ của Lý Thường Kiệt, Trần Quốc Tuấn chống ngoại xâm từ phương Bắc.

The fragments of Buddha statue has found in Afghanistan

The fragments of Buddha statue has found in Afghanistan which is 5000 thousands years old, and cost $1000 us

10 Most Amazing Temples in the World

More than a quarter of all people in the world belong to Eastern religions, which include Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Taoism. These people worship in temples, which are architecturally as diverse as the religions are different from each other. From the ancient ruins of Ankor Wat to the distinctly modern Wat Rong Khun, there are hundreds if not thousands of amazing temples in the world.

I have long been fascinated by the temples and sacred sites of Eastern religions. After doing an article on some amazing churches from around the world (10 Divinely Designed Churches), it's only right that we do a follow up on the ten most fascinating temples in Asia. Here they are, in no particular order: