Holy Places of the Buddha
Holy Places of the Buddha

Author: Dharma Publishing

Publisher: Dharma Publishing

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 560

ISBN-13:

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Presents sites important to those interested in the Dharma, and gives location of the site, historical events associated with the site, the features a pilgrim would find, and how the site figured in the transmission of the Dharma.

Power Places of Kathmandu
Power Places of Kathmandu

Author:

Publisher: Inner Traditions

Published: 1995-09-01

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9780892815401

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Award-winning photographer Kevin Bubriski captures in stunning detail the sacred places of Nepal's Kathmandu Valley. Noted scholar Keith Dowman provides history and commentary on the significance of the sites.

Cross-disciplinary Perspectives on a Contested Buddhist Site
Cross-disciplinary Perspectives on a Contested Buddhist Site

Author: David Geary

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-06-25

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1136320687

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Bodh Gaya in the North Indian state of Bihar has long been recognized as the place where the Buddha achieved enlightenment. This book brings together the recent work of twelve scholars from a variety of disciplines - anthropology, art history, history, and religion – to highlight their various findings and perspectives on different facets of Bodh Gaya’s past and present. Through an engaging and critical overview of the place of Buddha’s enlightenment, the book discusses the dynamic and contested nature of this site, and looks at the tensions with the on-going efforts to define the place according to particular histories or identities. It addresses many aspects of Bodh Gaya, from speculation about why the Buddha chose to sit beneath a tree in Bodh Gaya, to the contemporary struggles over tourism development, education and non-government organizations, to bring to the foreground the site's longevity, reinvention and current complexity as a UNESCO World Heritage monument. The book is a useful contribution for students and scholars of Buddhism and South Asian Studies.

The Making of Southeast Asia
The Making of Southeast Asia

Author: Amitav Acharya

Publisher: Cornell University Press

Published: 2013-02-15

Total Pages: 411

ISBN-13: 0801466342

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Developing a framework to study "what makes a region," Amitav Acharya investigates the origins and evolution of Southeast Asian regionalism and international relations. He views the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) "from the bottom up" as not only a U.S.-inspired ally in the Cold War struggle against communism but also an organization that reflects indigenous traditions. Although Acharya deploys the notion of "imagined community" to examine the changes, especially since the Cold War, in the significance of ASEAN dealings for a regional identity, he insists that "imagination" is itself not a neutral but rather a culturally variable concept. The regional imagination in Southeast Asia imagines a community of nations different from NAFTA or NATO, the OAU, or the European Union. In this new edition of a book first published as The Quest for Identity in 2000, Acharya updates developments in the region through the first decade of the new century: the aftermath of the financial crisis of 1997, security affairs after September 2001, the long-term impact of the 2004 tsunami, and the substantial changes wrought by the rise of China as a regional and global actor. Acharya argues in this important book for the crucial importance of regionalism in a different part of the world.

Importance Of Atthamahathnamagikathe Eight Great Buddhist Places
Importance Of Atthamahathnamagikathe Eight Great Buddhist Places

Author: Samta Thakur

Publisher: BFC Publications

Published: 2023-08-11

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9357645462

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Buddhism, one of the world’s major religions, originated in ancient India more than 2,500 years ago. India is home to many significant Buddhist sites that are revered by millions of followers from around the world. From the sacred city of Varanasi to the peaceful environs of Sarnath, the India, the birthplace of Buddhism, is dotted with some of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites. Bodh Gaya, where Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment is one of the most visited sites for Buddhist pilgrims. The Ajanta and Ellora caves, located in the western state of Maharashtra, are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and are famous for their ancient Buddhist sculptures and paintings. In the northern state of Himachal Pradesh. The picturesque town of Dharamshala is home to the Dalai Lama and is a hub of Buddhist culture. Other important Buddhist sites in India include Kushinagar, where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana; Rajgir, the site of the first Buddhist council; and Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, located in present-day Nepal. This book takes readers on a journey through the most significant Buddhist sites in India, exploring their history, significance, and spiritual significance. With stunning photography and insightful commentary, this book is an essential guide for anyone interested in the history and culture of Buddhism in India.