The temples of Old Bangkok
A feature on the old temples of the original settlement of Bangkok, in Thon Buri, on the west bank of ...
Tag: Buddhism
News reports and information about Buddhism and Buddhist archaeology in Southeast Asia.
See also: Buddha (sculpture), Theravada Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism
Public Lecture: Buddhism and religious practices in Burma and Thailand
Readers in Singapore may be interested in this talk at the Asian Civilisations Museum by Dr Alexandra Green. Power and ...
Public Lecture: Ancient Artefacts, Modern Worship, and the Origins of Buddhism in Northeast Thailand and Central Laos
Dr Stephen Murphy, a Fellow at the ACM will give a lecture next week at the Asian Civilisations Museum in ...
14th century woodblocks recognised as UNESCO documentary heritage
A set of 14th century Buddhist woodblocks from the Vinh Nghiem pagoda are recognised as part of Asia-Pacific heritage by ...
Sri Lanka’s Sacred Relics Displayed in Philippines for First Time
For the first time, sacred relics from Sri Lanka were displayed in the Philippines during a Vesak Day event in ...
Seminar: Thailand's Buddhist Cultural Heritage: The Preservation Challenge
Readers in Bangkok may be interested in a seminar at the Siam Society focusing on the disappearing diversity of Buddhist ...
Thai police catch Buddha statue thieves
The Thai police have caught a gang of thieves responsible for the thefts of a number of Buddha statues in ...
Asian Civilisations Museum Fellowship Grant
The Asian Civilisations Museum is calling for applicants for their one-year fellowship for 2011-2012. The focus of research for this ...
Indian scholars highlight links between Tamil kingdoms and Bujang Valley
Speaking after their recent presentations on Bujang Valley in Kuala Lumpur in July, some Indian scholars note the important role ...
Cache of Buddha statues found in cave
Cambodian villagers make a startling find while sourcing for rocks to quarry: a cache of over 80 Buddha statues hidden ...
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