Stupa

Introduction Built by the Khmers between 802 and 1220 AD, the ancient temples of Angkor Wat exist as the remaining relics of a historically and religiously rich city. While many other historical and religious structures in Cambodia have disappeared due in part from being constructed out of vulnerable materials like wood, Angkor Wat still remains as a symbol of the divinity of its former kings, as well as for the palace itself. Likewise, Indonesia’s Borodubur temples exist as the single remaining

god, Buddha himself was a leader. Knowing the two cultures basic views and believes it is easier to compare their art and architecture, since mostly they are based on the religions. The first similarity which I think is very oblivious is the stupa. Stupas are present in both cultures and the base for the temples in Hinduism and Buddhism

Buddhism and Hinduism are two of the most popular religions throughout Asia. Hinduism is a polytheistic religion, meaning the worship of several deities. It is the worship of four deities: Lakshmi, Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva. Originating in India, Hinduism has become widespread across Asia, but it remains the most common religion among the people of India. Similarly, Buddhism also originated in India. It has become widespread throughout the Asian continent and currently plays a significant role in

The Great Stupa at Sanchi was constructed around the third to first century BCE. The Great Stupa is a burial mound that is not a tomb but used to house relics of Buddha. Around the stupa is the fence with toranas that are intended to protect the remains of Buddha form the outside world. These fences are adorned with relief sculpture that tells of Buddha’s past lives. Buddhists will make pilgrimages to this location to further their walk to enlightenment. A visitor of the Great Stupa would enter

He was known henceforth as the Buddha, or "Enlightened One." Upon his death the Buddha requested that he be cremated and a memorial be built at a place where people can gather. These memorials, which are known as Stupas, are the first example of Buddhist art. At first these stupas were simple structures shaped like rounded mounds meant to represent the curving form of the universe.

activities and observances. Buddhist temple composites originated in India, where the main structures were quarters known as vihara, where monks engaged in religious training. There were also chaitya halls for worshiping Buddhist images, and rounded stupas said to enshrine bits of bone (sarira, or shari in Japanese) from the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama. Buddhist temples in Japan developed a unique individuality after incorporating influences from China and Korea. During the Asuka and Nara

Living a life of wealth and riches, Siddhartha Gautama was a prince who reigned around 400 BC. Siddhartha became Buddha- the enlightened one- through comprehending the roots of human suffering while living a disciplined life (BBC.CO.UK). During his reign, he was the leader and founder of a sect of wanderer ascetics (Sramanas), one of many that existed in India during the time (ANCIENT.EU). After his death, his sect slowly grew into a religious-like movement, traveling along the Silk Road and by sea

The use of caves in mythology to depict darkness and abandonment has branded it as a symbol of chaos. From this perception other associations are made which connect the cave to prejudices, malevolent spirits, burial sites, sadness, resurrection and intimacy. It is a world to which only few venture, and yet its mysticism has attracted the interest of philosophers, religious figures and thinkers throughout history. These myths are exemplified in Homer’s "Odyssey," where the two worlds

We are Marwaris, a conservative community of businessmen, originally from the Indian desert state of Rajasthan. Historically, we have been migrating for better prospects since the early sixteenth century. Consequently, we spread extensively over India; later even to Nepal and Bangladesh. A characteristic that sets us apart from other migrating people is that we integrate with our host ethnic groups; adopt local culture. The Kolkata Marwari speaks Bengali and enjoys his Mishti Doi, Marwaris in Mumbai

BUDDHISM AND ITS PREVALANCE IN ASSAM INTRODUCTION Buddhism, it is a nontheistic religion which can be found in almost all over the world. It has its origin in ancient India. It is very difficult to cover this entire large topic. In this assignment I have made effort to bring forth certain basic information on the religion 'Buddhism '. The main agenda of this assignment is to give certain knowledge about the prevalence of Buddhism and Buddhist culture in Assam from an ancient time and its present