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A water carrier for the gods—the Kamandalu in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain traditions
Often called a kundi or kundika, particularly in Buddhist literature, some of the earliest known examples of the kamandalu ...
HistoriCity: Odisha’s Ratnagiri is a portal to a time when Buddhism flourished
The discovery of 2-metre-long Buddha heads with intact features in Ratnagiri establishes that Buddhism was the predominant ...
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Ne Zha's evolution from an Indian god to the child warrior deity of today
Ne Zha indeed is a deity introduced from ancient Indian religious mythology. His prototype is Nalakūvara, the third son of ...
Chandavaram’s Buddhist stupa cries for attention
Nestled in the serene village of Chandavaram in Andhra Pradesh’s Prakasam district stands South India’s largest Buddhist ...
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Stargazing, poetry and meditation: What connects NPR readers to their spirituality
NPR readers of different belief systems share the poignant rituals that make them feel close to their spirituality. For some, ...
Texas Senate pushing for prayer, Ten Commandments in public schools
The Texas Senate has passed a pair of bills to introduce religion in public schools. One would require the Ten Commandments ...
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Conversation with the New Force at COP29: Translators of Aesthetics, Envisioning a Sustainable Future
How do we rewrite the prelude to the future with creativity? At this moment, we begin to see: sustainability is not a solemn ...
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Texas Senate passed bill requiring Ten Commandments in public schools; House to consider
The Texas Senate passed a bill prescribing public elementary and secondary schools display a durable poster or framed copy of ...