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Buddha, Sage of the Shakya Clan: Masterworks from the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection

While the actual life events of Shakyamuni Buddha are not well documented, there are several legendary stories that contain significant moments of his life. In this exhibition, we focus on the “Eight ...
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The Buddha's Biography: Its Development in the Pagan Murals vs. the Later Vernacular Literature, in the Theravādin Buddhist Context of Southeast Asia

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract An investigation is provided on the narration of the Buddha's biography in Burmese murals of the Pagan Period (eleventh to thirteenth century ...
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Buddha relics enshrined in Bhutan's prominent monastery, to be kept for public veneration

Earlier this year, an exposition of Buddha relics was held in Vietnam, and in 2024, the relics were put on display as part of an exposition in Thailand.

Sacred Buddha Relics from India arrive in Bhutan

Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay, conveyed heartfelt gratitude to the Government of India for bringing the sacred relics to Bhutan. According to the minister, the concept of the festival was ...

Buddha relics reach Bhutan as India’s ‘gift’ for Global Peace Prayer Festival

Buddha relics arrive in Bhutan as a goodwill gift from India for the Global Peace Prayer Festival, inspiring mass prayers for ...

Buddha’s holy relics to travel to Bhutan for public exposition

The exposition is part of the Global Peace Prayer Festival (GPPF) in Thimphu, a major event praying for world peace and the healing of humanity and coincides with the 70th birth anniversary of Jigme ...