Category Archives: Buddhism
Striking Temple
This picture I found online @ Panoramio of the Houston Buddhist temple is one of the most imposing non-Christian places of worship I have been to in the United States of America (USA). Located in southern Texas close to the … Continue reading
Introducing Chortens!
A chorten or Stupa is one of the foremost religious monuments of Buddhist tradition. It symbolises the Buddha’s body which it is said was in perfect propotions. The architecture of a Chorten developed from the pre-Buddhist Indian grave-mound, under which … Continue reading
Amazing Religious Spaces in Bhutan
I have always been fascinated by the massive and colourful gomphas or monasteries of Buddhists. These places of religious worship appear vibrant, homely and the lamas out there are so friendly and every smiling it makes us feel like staying … Continue reading
Religious Structures – V
Continuing the series on Religious Monuments/ Structures I now would like to feature some of the most beautiful Buddhist shrines I have visited. During my travels in the Indian Himalayan state of Jammu and Kashmir I have always been impressed … Continue reading
Religious Structures – II
This is the second of a series of essays about various religious spaces I have visited during my travels across six countries including India. In this post I’d like to introduce Bamiyan Buddhas in India. It is globally known that … Continue reading