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Some pics of Buddha/Buddhist sites clicked by yours truly...
1. Gandhara Sculpture (2nd - 3rd century AD, National Museum, Delhi)
Some pics of Buddha/Buddhist sites clicked by yours truly...
1. Gandhara Sculpture (2nd - 3rd century AD, National Museum, Delhi)
No... That's not head of some Greek god, it is Indo Greek head sculpture of
2. Crowned Buddha ( Gandhara Art, 2nd century AD, National Museum, Delhi)
#vesakday
2. Crowned Buddha ( Gandhara Art, 2nd century AD, National Museum, Delhi)
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Probably the most famous Buddhist painting of all time...
3. Padampani Bodhisattva (1st Cave Ajanta, 2nd - 1st century BCE)
#BuddhaPurnima #Buddha
3. Padampani Bodhisattva (1st Cave Ajanta, 2nd - 1st century BCE)
#BuddhaPurnima #Buddha
A Brief History of Buddhism in the White House
It’s been reported that history was made yesterday with a White House ceremony for Vesak, a holiday for the birth, awakening and death of the Buddha. That's not quite true. #vesak #WhiteHouse @LionsRoar @Buddhistdoor @BuddhistEthics
It’s been reported that history was made yesterday with a White House ceremony for Vesak, a holiday for the birth, awakening and death of the Buddha. That's not quite true. #vesak #WhiteHouse @LionsRoar @Buddhistdoor @BuddhistEthics
The ceremony is indeed important, but the history of Vesak at the White House is longer. Buddhists first gathered for Vesak at the White House in 2015. The event was the "First White House—US Buddhist Leaders Conference," held May 14, 2015.
Organized by Bill Aiken (Soka Gakkai), T.Kenjitsu Nakagaki (Jodo Shinshu), Bhikkhu Bodhi (Theravada), Sallie King (Zen), Matthew Regan (Son), and Duncan Ryuken Williams (Soto Zen), the event was spurred by concerns about climate change and the need for engaged Buddhism.
Presenting “Visions of the Bodhi Tree in America.” A brief visual meditation on representation of the #Buddha's enlightenment, for #Vesak 2021.
Olga Kopetzky, “The Gospel of the Buddha,” 1915. The Czech artist was commissioned by German-American author Paul Carus for his famous book. Here the Buddha appears European, while the overall style is especially influenced by Persian and Indian Muslim art.
Chiji Hideya, “Los Angeles Honpa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple hondo,” 1971. The Japanese artist was commissioned when the Jodo Shinshu temple moved to a new building. Here we have a modernized Japanese buddha, and the art is also a modern version of classic Japanese Buddhist style.
#Flashback2019
It’s that time of the year when we look back on how India charted new pathways in #Diplomacy and left an imprint on the global agenda.
It’s that time of the year when we look back on how India charted new pathways in #Diplomacy and left an imprint on the global agenda.
The year began with the 10th #IndiaJapan Strategic Dialogue, which provided a platform for blossoming of deep rooted ties into a special strategic & global partnership
The then Japanese Foreign Minister @konotaromp attended the summit along with the former EAM Smt. Sushma Swaraj
The then Japanese Foreign Minister @konotaromp attended the summit along with the former EAM Smt. Sushma Swaraj
@konotaromp @MofaJapan_en @IndianEmbTokyo @PIB_India A World Reorder: New Geometries; Fluid Partnerships; Uncertain Outcomes.
The 4th edition of @raisinadialogue, a flagship annual geopolitical and geostrategic conference, was organised by @orfonline and @MEAIndia
#Flashback2019
The 4th edition of @raisinadialogue, a flagship annual geopolitical and geostrategic conference, was organised by @orfonline and @MEAIndia
#Flashback2019
