Exploring Sikkim, one Buddhist pilgrimage site at a time
Sikkim is a popular destination for those seeking spiritual enlightenment. The state houses many ancient Buddhist monasteries. Rumtek Monastery is the largest and serves as the seat of the Karmapa ...
On a magical mystery monastery tour through India’s Ladakh
Located around 50km south-east of the capital Leh, Takthok is the only monastery in Ladakh that belongs to the oldest school ...
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25 world flags and their hidden meanings
Click through as we put together a list of 25 national flags and their respective meanings. 1. India Known as the “tiranga ... and the two main religions of the nation — Hinduism and Buddhism. The ...
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What is the meaning of the XXX on Amsterdam’s flag?
The flag of Amsterdam is based on the city’s coat of arms. It features a red shield with a black band and three silver St. Andrew’s crosses, with the motto of Amsterdam underneath (Heldhaftig, ...
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Members of Buddhist community attend dharma prayer service at 6th World Buddhist Forum
Members of the Buddhist community attend a dharma prayer service of the sixth World Buddhist Forum in Fenghua District of Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 16, 2024. The sixth World ...
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De-suups hoist Zhabten prayer flags
To commemorate the 10th Royal Wedding Anniversary, de-suups hoisted more than 2,000 of His Majesty’s Zhabten prayer flags along the Kuenselphodrang road leading to the Buddha Statue yesterday. Zhung ...