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Early Buddhist paintings at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:57:38 -0400

An exhibit of early Buddhist manuscript paintings from India, many on dried palm leaves, is being hosted by New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. Early Buddhist Manuscript Painting: The Palm Leaf Tradition will be on display through March 22, 2009.

1200-year-old Leshan Buddha spared by earthquake

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 17:55:45 -0400

The 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

Mon, 5 May 2008 19:07:48 -0400

Scientists 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

Sun, 3 Feb 2008 13:07:45 -0500

Workers 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

Wed, 16 May 2007 10:24:25 -0400

A 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

Thu, 11 May 2006 11:14:47 -0400

The 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

Sat, 6 Nov 2004 17:19:00 -0500

The 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.visit Khyim Lha Khang / Kalet Ordu