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1200-year-old Leshan Buddha spared by earthquake
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008/06/04 - 21:55. 801 CE to 900 CE | Buddhism | Chinese | Fine ArtsThe devastating earthquake in China's southwestern Sichuan Province has spared the world's tallest statue of Buddha. The 71-meter tall Buddha, which is a world heritage site, draws millions of visitors to the province each year.
7th century Afghan oil paintings earliest discovered
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008/05/05 - 23:07. 601 CE to 700 CE | Asian | Buddhism | CNN.com | Fine ArtsScientists working in the Bamiyan region of Afghanistan have discovered oil paintings on the walls of caves dating to the 7th centuries, 800 years before the earliest European oil paintings were created. (photos)
9th century Buddhist temple discovered in India
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2008/02/03 - 18:07. 801 CE to 900 CE | Asian Indian | Buddhism | Hinduism | Places of WorshipWorkers on a construction site in Bhubaneswar, India have discovered the remains of a 9th century Buddhist monastery. Villagers have requested the preservation of the site.
12th century Buddha paintings found
Submitted by Karen on Wed, 2007/05/16 - 14:24. 1101 CE to 1200 CE | Asian | Associated Press | Buddhism | Fine ArtsA Nepalese shepherd led researchers to a cave where he had found cave-paintings of Buddha, including a 55-panel mural depicting the life of Buddha, dating back to at least the 12th century.
Today in the Middle Ages: May 11, 868
Submitted by Ursula on Thu, 2006/05/11 - 15:14. 801 CE to 900 CE | Buddhism | Chinese | Scribal Arts | Today in the Middle AgesThe earliest known printed book was created on May 11, 868 in China. The text was the Buddhist Diamond Sutra, a classic work of meditative Buddhism which stresses the importance of avoiding extremes of attachment.
Khyim Lha Khang / Kalet Ordu
Submitted by Uncle Kuan on Sat, 2004/11/06 - 22:19. Buddhism | Chinese | Households | Mongolian | TrimarisThe Spirit Horde, also known in Tibetan as Khyim Lha Khang and in Mongolian as Kalet Ordu, is an SCA Household in the Kingdom of Trimaris whose members share a common interest in Mongol/Tibetan history and culture.
