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As Buddhism developed, there was a great request for Buddhist texts to be converted from Indian languages into Chinese. This headed to the influx of translators from Central Asia and India. The initial prominent one was Anshigao from Central Asia who came to China in the middle of the second century. With a budding collection of Chinese translations of Buddhist texts, Buddhism became more broadly known and a Chinese monastic command was also designed. The first recognized Chinese monk was said to

Exam III Graciela Guzman 1. The Amiens cathedral and the Kandariya/Khjuraho temple share the common characteristic of depicting images outside of the place of worship. Sculptures used to display the morals, ideas, and propaganda in the Amiens. While Kandariya temple focus mostly on the deities. Also, all three buildings share similar spiritual experience. Having maze like or confusing interior for mediation, making the buildings more interactive. Secondly the interiors are open spaces and high ceilings

associated with each structure. Temple of Borobodur in Java Borobodur temple is a Mahayana Buddhist Monument found in Central Java, it is most visited tourist attraction found in Indonesia. The architectural structure is built as a single large stupa taking the form of a step-pyramid having nine platforms whereas the lower six are square, the upper three are circular. The architectural design reflects the influence of India on the region and how they dedicate their faith in the temple. The temple

From the view point of author James A. Millward, The Silk Road was more than caravans and tents, it was an ancient form of globalization, and it was more than just a one lane road. Millward brings up three points that solidify his point of view. Idea one is, "Yet the idea of the Silk Road-or silk roads-has come to mean many things beyond brocades and caravans, and in its broadest concept...it stands for the idea that humanity has thrived most when connected across its far-flung habits by the exchange

The similarities of Bön and Buddhism practitioners appear identical, such as the accumulation of merit through good deeds in the same way; that is by living a meaningful and good life, turning hand wheels, chanting sacred prayers, circumambulating stupas, monastery or mountains, hanging prayer flags, even meditational and metaphysical traditions appear similar. All these actions are with the ultimate aim of being reborn into the human realm or a higher paradisiacal world of Tibetan cosmology. There

The culture of India is the way of living of the people of India. India's languages, religions, dance, music, architecture, food, and customs differ from place to place within the country. The Indian culture, often labeled as an amalgamation of several cultures, spans across the Indian subcontinent and has been influenced by a history that is several millennia old. Many elements of India's diverse cultures, such as Indian religions, yoga and Indian cuisine, have had a profound impact across the world

As the world develops, morality, ethics and the search of the meaning of life comes in to play. Thus, leading to the creation of cultures, beliefs, rituals, religions and philosophies in order to keep balance and peace in the world and the lives of individuals. Philosophers, authors, and religious authorities have influenced the world to lead our lives with morals and ethics. But how did we come about to wonder whether how we live our life is just or not? The epic of Gilgamesh, religion of Buddhism

Days 02: Flight Delhi - Leh Transfer to leh by flight. Arrival at Leh, check in to the hotel. Relaxation and acclimatisation day. Wander in Leh Bazar in evening. Overnight stay at hotel. (3500 m) Days 03: Sightseeing visit to Matho – Stok –Shanti Stupa - Samkar Post breakfast, drive to Stok (14km) by traverse Indus river at Choglamsar village. In Stok, visit the imperial royal residence, built by the lord Tsespal Tondup Namgyal in 1825AD. Explore awesome accumulation of antiquated royal ornaments

1. In 1949 Mao Zedong and his Communist Party defeated Chiang Kai-shek and his National Party for control over China. While Mao controlled China until his death in 1976, Kai-shek and his followers fled where and established a new government? a) Mongolia b) Pakistan c) Japan d) Taiwan 2. The religion with the largest influence in East Asia is? a) Buddhism b) Shintoism c) Christianity d) None of the above 3. Religions play a significant role in transferring cultural values and practices from one

Ancient China and ancient India are both important and interesting ancient civilizations. They are alike and unlike in many ways. Some significant ways in which ancient India and China are similar and different are religion, art, economics, politics, and social structure. Ancient China and ancient India both consider religion to be very important. The main religions of China were Confucianism, Taoism, and Legalism. The central religions in India were Hinduism and Buddhism. Both Ancient China and