Indian and Chinese archaeologists are discussing a cultural cooperation project in order to trace the spread of Buddhism from India to China. The Institute of Archaeology under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences will collaborate with Indian archaeologists at key sites in Sarnath, in northeast India. The project is expected to include excavations, cultural relics… Continue reading Chinese, Indian archaeologists Mull Exploring Birthplace of Buddhism
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Buddhism is a nontheistic religion or philosophy that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha
Ratnagiri – Ancient Buddhist Site in Odisha
You could be forgiven for not knowing about the sacred Buddhist sites in Orissa (Odisha). After all, they’ve only been excavated relatively recently and are largely unexplored. Yet, more than 200 Buddhist sites, scattered across the length and breadth of the state, were revealed by these archeological excavations. They show the prominence of Buddhism in… Continue reading Ratnagiri – Ancient Buddhist Site in Odisha
Somapura Mahavihara – Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur
Somapura Mahavihara is an 8th century Buddhist monastery and an important archaeological site located in Paharpur, Naogaon District, Bangladesh. It is one of the largest and best known Buddhist monasteries in Indian subcontinent with the complex itself covering more than 20 acres, almost a million square feet (85,000 sq. meters). With its simple, harmonious lines and its profusion of… Continue reading Somapura Mahavihara – Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur
Bhaja Caves – Rock Cut Buddhist Temples
Bhaja Caves is a group of 22 rock-cut Buddhist caves located in Pune District in Maharashtra, India. The rock-cut caves are situated 120 m above the mountain with beautiful architecture, sculptures, and painting. These Buddhist shrines are believed to date back to as far back as the 2nd century BC, when the Theravadin (a branch of Buddhism that adheres to Pali scriptures and… Continue reading Bhaja Caves – Rock Cut Buddhist Temples
Vaishali – World’s First Republic
Although it is widely believed that the idea of democracy and a constitution were created in democratic Athens, around 506 BCE, India saw the emergence of city republics around 6th BCE where the concept of an elected ruler had taken root. Vaishali, considered to be World’s First Republic and currently an Archaeological site, is situated… Continue reading Vaishali – World’s First Republic
The Beautiful Key Monastery Of Himachal Pradesh
Key Monastery is Buddhist monastery located on top of a hill at an altitude of 4,166 metres above sea level, in Lahaul Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh in north India. Also known as Key Gompa, it is biggest centre of Buddhist learning in Spiti Valley and the oldest training centre for Lamas. It is home to around 300 lamas who… Continue reading The Beautiful Key Monastery Of Himachal Pradesh
Headless Buddha Statue Found in Tamil Nadu
A headless sculpture of Buddha belonging to the Chola period of 10th century AD was excavated from a sugarcane field at Manalur village in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. Both the head and the right hand of the granite statue were missing when it was excavated. The findings of Buddha sculptures in and around the area show the… Continue reading Headless Buddha Statue Found in Tamil Nadu
Buddhist sculptures & Heads discovered in Pakistan
Archaeologists have discovered Buddhist sculptures and heads in Haripur district of Pakistan. Buddhist sculptures and heads dating back to second to fifth century AD had been discovered by archaeologists during ongoing excavation at the site of an ancient Buddhist Stupa known as Bhamala Buddhist Complex. During excavation, precious coins of Kushan period (1st century BC to 3rd century AD) were also unearthed… Continue reading Buddhist sculptures & Heads discovered in Pakistan
Mustang – Sky caves of Nepal
Mustang, the former Kingdom of Lo in northern Nepal is home to one of the world’s great archaeological mysteries. The region is known for it’s vast, mysterious, and nearly impossibly complex system of man-made caves. These mysterious caves nestled in rugged Himalayan terrain are around 10,000 in number. While some of them are easily accessible,… Continue reading Mustang – Sky caves of Nepal
The Mysterious Ajanta Caves
The Ajanta Caves are a series Buddhist cave temples in Maharashtra, India. Dating back to 2nd century BC the Ajanta caves preserve some of the best masterpieces of Buddhist art in India. Many visitors explore the Ajanta Caves in conjunction with the nearby Ellora Caves. The Ajanta Caves were carved out of a solid rock… Continue reading The Mysterious Ajanta Caves
