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This is a subset of the Sacred Books of the East Series which includes translations of all the most important works of the seven non-Christian religions which have exercised a profound influence on the civilizations of the continent of Asia. The works have been translated by leading authorities in their field.

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• Product Code :B3427
• Material :Resin
• Size :3.80"h x 2"W x 1.50"D
• Weight :410 gm.

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• Product Code :B3418
• Material :Copper
• Size :7.25"
• Weight :15 gm.

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 Buddhist Pendent 2

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• Product Code :4881
• Material :Brass, wood
• Size :11"

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• Product Code :B6424
• Material :Metal and Thread
• Size :16"L
• Weight :80 gm.

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The Chinese Buddhist Pilgrims visited India during the early centuries of the Christian era. The Buddhist literature of China contains the records of their travels, the authenticity of which vouchsafed by the facts related in them. the principal Chinese Buddhist Pilgrims who visited India and wrote the accounts of their travel were Shih Fahian Sung Yun and Hwei and I-tsing The records are very interesting as they refer to the geography, history, manners and religion of the people of the countries West of China, of India in particular, visited by the pilgrims.

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• Product Code: BK11545
• Publisher     :   Motilal Banarsidass Publishers
• Edition     :   January 17, 2001
• Pages     :   611    
• Weight      :   820g.
• Size      :   6 x 1.8 x 9 inches
• Cover      :   Hardcover    
• Auther    :   Samuel Beal (Author), Samuel Beal Si-Yu-Ki (Translator)
• Language   :    English
• ISBN : 8120811070, 978-8120811072

The Buddhist ritual box is nicely designed with astamangala symbols being inscribed on it. These astamangal symbols are the sacred symbols for Buddhism and reflect the teachings and various events of Buddha. Here eight auspicious signs of Buddhism are nicely depicted. Astamangalas are the eight jewels of Buddhism, eight pillars of Buddhism. Astamangala (The Eight Auspicious Signs) are eight different aspects of Buddhism. They include White Parasal, Golden Fishes, Sankha, Dhvaja, Srivatsa, Kalasa, Padma, Chamaru. They appear all together or in part as a decorative motif in stone, wood, metal and painting. Astamangalas are believed to represent the gifts given by celestial beings to Sakyamuni following his attainment of Enlightenment. Umbrella or White Parasal gives us protection from evil desires and embodies notions of wealth or royalty. It points to the "royal ease" and power experienced in the Buddhist life of detachment. Two Fishes or Golden Fish symbolizes beings rescued from the ocean of misery of earth. Whosoever practices dharma needn’t fear about suffering, and can swim at ease like a fish in the water. The Conch or Sankha: The white Conch shell symbolizes the deep, far reaching and melodious sound of the teachings. Dhvaja or The Victory Banner symbolizes the victory of the Buddha's teachings over death, ignorance, disharmony and all the negativities of this world. Srivatsa or Endless knot or Mystic diagram symbolizes of the endless cycle of rebirth. It also represents the infinite wisdom of the Buddha and the union of compassion and wisdom. Kalasa or The Treasure Vase represents all spiritual wealth and is a sign of the inexhaustible riches available in the Buddhist teachings. The Lotus is a symbol of purity both for the Hindus and the Buddhists. It is a symbol of complete purification of body, speech and mind. Chamaru symbolizes Tantric manifestations. Made of yak tail attached with silver staff, it is used during ritual recitation and fanning the deities on an auspicious religious ceremony.

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• Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
• By : George Michell (Author), Gethin Rees (Author)
• Binding : Paperback
• Language : English  
  
• Edition : 2017
• Pages :  128 pages
• Size : : 14.1 x 1.3 x 20.1 cm
  
• ISBN-13 : 978-9386867049
  

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This guidebook focuses on the rock-cut Buddhist monasteries near Nashik and Junnar, and at Karla, Bhaja, Bedsa, Kondane and Kanheri, all in western Maharashtra. These magnificent shrines and dwellings, known as chaityas and viharas, were cut into the basalt cliffs of the Western Ghats more than 2,000 years ago. They are located near to trade routes that wound their way through mountain passes, linking ports on the Arabian Sea with cities in the Deccan hinterland. Merchants travelling along these routes, together with local kings and queens and guilds of craftsperson's, financed these excavations and supported the everyday life of the monks and nuns who resided there in ancient times.

Co-authored by George Michel and Gethin Rees, and illustrated with splendid, newly commissioned photographs by Surendra Kumar, this is the first guidebook to describe the sites listed above. The monuments are arranged according to itineraries to encourage visitors from Mumbai, Pune and Nashik to discover these splendid vestiges of the Deccan’s ancient Buddhist period.

Krishna is one of the most prominent river of peninsular India.It forms a large and fertile land. The convenient navigational approach to sea through Krishna helped in flourishing number of urban settlements like Amaravati, Nagarjunakonda, Goli, Jaggayepetta, Chezarla, Ghantasala, Gummadidurru, Bhattiprolu. The river also encouraged the rulers and traders of this region to influence the polity, economy and culture through maritime relations in far East Asian region.The political and economic stability attained during six centuries from 300 BC to 300 AD helped the inhabitants in motivating to offer sizable amount of donations in order to establish Buddhist embellishments. The region was occupied by both Mahasanghikas and Mahisasaka sect of Buddhism for long time which encouraged large monastic and laity activities in this region. Hence consequently an impressive number of Stupas and Viharas were established in this region. The stupas of lower Krishna region provides a good number of representations related to Buddhism in accordance to primary objective of Buddhist sculptural art but also projects an extensive glimpse of contemporary life of inhabitants. This work Buddhist Sculptural Art of the Lower Krishna Valley intends to present most important Buddhist narratives of lower Krishna region at one place. The work intends to make a comparative study of Buddhist narratives and their repetitive presentations at various Buddhist sites. The symbolic and anthropomorphic presentations of Buddha, manifestation of Buddha and related Deities, important scenes from life of Buddha, Jataka stories are main themes which are given due importance in the volume. The work also attempts to reconstruct the contemporary life of people living in this region during first three centuries of AD.

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