buddhist history & culture

A Selected Readiing List

Vassa (Rains Retreat) and Kathina (Robe Offering) Ceremony

Spread of Buddhism in Asia

A Buddhist Glossary

Buddhist Terms

A – E

F- K

L- R

S – S

T – T

U – Z

A Buddhist Dictionary

Abhidhamma

Abhidhamma Pitaka

Alcohol

Asoka

Astrology

Avalokitesvara

Bodh Gaya

Bodhicaryavatara

Bodhi Tree

Buddha

Buddha, the dates

Buddhacarita

Buddha Statues

Buddhist Traditions

Vinaya

Burma / Myanmar

Cambodia

Capital Punishment

Caste system

Councils

Debate

Dhamma / Dharma

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Buddhism and Women

Suggested Readings on Women and Buddhism

Sister Subha – an Enlightened Nun

Sister Khema – Renowned for Great Wisdom

Maha Pajapati Gotami – The First Nun

Revival of the Bhikkhuni Order in Sri Lanka

World Buddhists Affirm Equality of Women

The Position of Women at the Time of the Buddha

Women in Buddhism: Questions & Answers by Ven. Chatsumarn Kabilsingh Ph.D

Question 36

Question 35

Question 34

Question 33

Question 32

Question 31

Question 30

Question 29

Question 28

Question 27

Question 26

Question 25

Question 24

Question 23

Question 22

Question 21

Question 20

Question 19

Question 18

Question 17

Question 16

Question 15

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Buddhist Art and Architeture

The Buddha Image

Ideal Physical Proportions

Dhammacakra Mudra

Process of Casting a Buddha Statue

Casting a Buddha Statue

Symbolism of Stupa / Chorten

Symbolism of Mandalas

Tibetan Buddhist Art

Tibetan Thangka Paintings

Sakyamuni Buddha

Avalokiteshvara

The Temple of Borobudur

Carving of the Reliefs

Hill of Sanchi – India

Gallery of Sanchi Stupas & Gateways

Stupa 1, Sanchi

Photograph

West Gateway of Stupa 1

Gateway of Stupa 3

North Gateway, Stupa 1

Details of architraves, Noth Gateway

Details of architraves, North Gateway

East Gateway, Stupa 1

Bas-reliefs of East Gateway Stupa 1

West Gateway, South pillar

Detail of Bas-relief panel, West Gateway

Traditional Chinese Temple

Korean Buddhism and Art

Korean Buddhist Architecture

Korean Buddhist Stone and Wood

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Buddhist Deities / Bodhisattvas

Maitreya, The Buddha of the Future

Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva (Guanyin)

Amitabha: the Buddha of Boundless Light

Yao Shih Fwo, Bhaisajyaguru: the Medicine Buddha

Kuan Shih Yin P’usa – Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva

Wen Shu Shih-Li P’usa or Manjushri Bodhisattva

Pu Hsien P’usa: Samantabhadra Bodhisattva

Ti-Tsang Wang P’usa or Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva

Mi-Lo-Fwo, Maitreya Buddha

Kuan Ti – Protector of the Buddhist religion

The Chinese Pantheon

Wei-To P’usa, Protector of the Dharma

Place of Lohans’ in Buddhism

Deer-Sitting Lohan: Pindola the Bharadvaja

Raised Bowl Lohan: Kanaka the Bharadvaja

Raised Pagoda Lohan: Nandimitra

Meditating Lohan – Nakula

Oversea Lohan: Bodhidruma

Elephant-Riding Lohan: Kalika

Laughing Lion Lohan: Vajraputra

Open Heart Lohan: Gobaka

Raised Hand Lohan – Pantha the Elder

Thinking Lohan: Rahula

Scratched Ear Lohan: Nagasena

Calico Bag Lohan: Angida

Plantain Lohan: Vanavasa

The 18 Lohans or Arhats (Arahants)

Long-eyebrow Lohan: Asita

Doorman Lohan: Pantha the Younger

Taming Dragon Lohan – Nantimitolo

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Buddhist Festivals & Ceremonies

Devotional Service – Contents

How to Set Up a Shrine

Objects of Veneration

The Way of Salutation

Formal & Informal Devotion

Sharing or Dedication of Merits

The Four Protections

Request for the Refuges and Precepts

Five & Eight Precepts

Homage to Triple Gem

Offering

The Noble Eightfold Path

Dependent Origination

Daily Reflections

Closing Recollection

Devotional Practices and Objects

Buddhist Festivals

Significance of Vesak

Thai Buddhist Festivals

Ceremonies: Marriage

Ceremonies: Funeral Rites

Death & Dying in Tibetan Tradition

Chinese Festivals

Rituals in Buddhism

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Buddhist Schools & Lineages

The Ordination Of Nuns In Sri Lanka

A Comparative Study of the School

Japanese Buddhist Schools

A History of Bodh Gaya by Venerable S. Dhammika

The Chinese Buddhist Schools

The Vajrayana – The Thunderbolt Vehicle

Chart of Tibetan Buddhist Traditions

Table of the Chinese Dynasties

The Mahayana – The Great Vehicle

Bodhidharma

Map of Mahayana Buddhism in Asia

Gautama Buddha

Theravada – Teachings of the Elders

Map of Theravada Buddhism in Asia

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Buddhist Symbols / Iconography

The Eight Auspicious Symbols

Dharma Wheels (dharmacakra)

The Symbol of the Lotus

The Vajra (Thunder Bolt)

Malas (beads)

Tibetan Prayer Wheel

Symbolic Hand Gestures (Mudras)

Seed Syllable

Footprints of the Buddha

The Ritual Mandala (Tibetan)

The Ritual Bell (Tibetan)

The Buddhist Flag

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Early Disciples of the Buddha

Upali Pre-Eminent in Vinaya (student version)

Purna Pre-Eminent in Preaching (student version)

Ananda Pre-Eminent in Hearing and Remembering (student version)

Maha Kassapa Pre-eminent in Austere Practices (student version)

Maha Mogallana Pre-eminent in Supernatural Powers (student version)

Sariputra Pre-Eminent in Profound Wisdom (student version)

Upali Pre-Eminent in Vinaya

Purna Pre-Eminent in Preaching

Ananda Pre-Eminent in Hearing and Remembering

Maha Kassapa Pre-eminent in Austere Practices

Maha Mogallana Pre-eminent in Supernatural Powers

Sariputra Pre-Eminent in Profound Wisdom

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FAQs on Buddhist Culture

FAQs on Buddhist Culture

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Historical Buddhist Sites

Buddhist Sites

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Profiles of Buddhist Figures

Profiles of Theravada Buddhists

Profiles of Tibetan Buddhists

Profiles of Zen / Ch’an Buddhists

Mahayana Buddhists

Historical Figures

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Statistics on Buddhists

Number of Adherents of World Religions

Top 10 Countries with Highest Population of Buddhists

Statistics on Major Religions

Stats on Australian Organisations

Definition of Terms

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The Buddhist Scriptures

The First Rehearsal of the Tipitaka

Oldest Buddhist Bark Texts

The Tibetan Canon

The Chinese Canon

Guide to Major Mahayana Sutras

Chart of the Pali Canon

The Canon

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Timelines of Buddhist History

Timeline of Sri Lankan Buddhism

Timeline of Japanese Buddhism

Timeline of Chinese Buddhism

Timeline of Tibetan Buddhism

Timeline of Theravada Buddhism

Timeline of Buddhist History

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