Meanwhile, there is another tribe of Buddhism called Hinayana which is a small part of the Buddhism in China. Its followers believe the Shakyamuni is the teacher and tutor in the world, who understands more than ordinary people but who is also a human. Whereas, the Mahayana regards him as...
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The wheel of buddhism is called the Dharmacakra, and is represented by a a chariot wheel with eight spokes. In the center is an image like a Yin Yang, but with three elements instead of just two. This symbol is pointed out by Jung in his Psychology of the Unconscious, and is said to...
The stupa (Tibetan: chorten) isthe most ancient form of Buddhist art, symbolizing the monumental funerary mounds of ancient India that were appropriated into Buddhism as depositories for Buddha relics. Why are Chorten built? A chorten isa receptacle for offerings, and in Bhutan, all chortens ...
What was the purpose of Confucius' five relationships? What did Lao Tzu warn Confucius about? Why did Confucius create his philosophy? What did Confucius believe about the five relationships among people? What is ren in Confucianism? What does the Confucianism symbol mean?
The iconic symbol of the monastery, it is approached by a road lined with 480 smaller statues. You’ll hear the word āmítuófó everywhere you go: this is another name for Buddha, and has become a catch-all for thank you, bless you or hello. The Kaohsiung Incident The Kaohsiung ...
The Ashoka Chakra is rendered in navy blue on a white background replacing the symbol of the charkha of the pre-independence version of the flag. The chakra signifies that there is life in movement and death in stagnation. It represents the dynamism of a peaceful change. India should not ...
Add to this the internal rivalries between the different sects of Buddhism and the fact that the Nyingmapas never enjoyed political power like those of the Sakya and Gelug sects. All this lead to the concept of beyul, which essentially is ...
I agree to also receive the free weekly newsletter Your information will never be shared. Symbolism of the Cross & Jesus Perhaps the most dominant symbol associated with Jesus is the cross on which he was crucified.This is an image with profound significance to Jesus’ message as it represents...
Ramoche Monastery architectural style is a wonderful example of the combination of Han and Tibetan architectural styles. The original temple management is also hosted by Han monk, so Ramoche Monastery is not only one of the earliest temples in Tibet, and is a symbol of friendship in Sino-Tibet...