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Remembering China’s Empress Dowager Ling, a Buddhist who paved the way for future female rulers
The empress, like many other rulers at the time, legitimized her reign through Buddhism, portraying herself either as a ...
These extreme stunts aren’t just magic tricks—they’re a religious experience
Eating glass. Fire walking. Sword swallowing. These acts that shock and delight have roots in the real and mythical practices ...
The Print20h
IHCNBT asserts sacredness of Dalai Lama’s reincarnation, rejects external interference
The Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition (IHCNBT) has issued a resolute statement affirming their unwavering respect for the reincarnation process of the Tibetan spiritual leader, ...
ANI on MSN23h
Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition urges Bharat Ratna for Dalai Lama
In a historic resolution passed during its First General Assembly, the Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition ...
The Lion Capital of Ashoka: A Statue’s Roaring Symbolism
The elegantly carved feline figures from the third century B.C., unearthed by the British in northern India, embody both ...
JD Supra19h
Cultural Perspectives on End-of-Life Planning: Traditions, Taboos, and Practical Considerations
The United States is an ever-changing cultural landscape. As a nation of immigrants, we are a complex patchwork of individuals from ...