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In Thailand, the practice of using Talipot hand fans has survived thousands of years
The ‘Story of the Novice Monk’ suggests Talipot fans were used by monastics during the during the lifetime of Gotama Buddha over 2500 years ago.
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In Thai manuscripts, the future Buddha is at the centre of some of the most beautiful illustrations
According to canonical scriptures, Ariya Metteyya is the fifth in the lineage of Buddhas of the current aeon and the successor of the 28 Buddhas of the past.
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Illustrations: A puzzling fragment from an 18th-century Thai meditation manual
The lavishly illustrated manuscript consists of just three complete and two half folios with Pali and Thai text in Khmer and Khom scripts.
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Illustrations: In Thai Buddhist cosmology, Indra lives in a celestial stupa with 32 other deities
The ‘Chulamani Chedi’ is mentioned repeatedly in the story of the life of the Buddha.
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In Thai manuscript paintings, chariots are more than just vehicles for transportation
The chariot has special importance in religious traditions in Thailand, especially those related to royal ceremonies and funerals.
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The story of star-crossed lovers Suthon and Manora lives on in Thailand’s dance and drama
Manora, a mythical bird-like creature, and Buddhist prince Suthon, were separated after a murder attempt on the former.
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How the 50 ‘birth-tales’ of Buddha spread from Thailand to the rest of Southeast Asia
The Paññāsa Jātaka contain stories outside the Buddhist canon.
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Illustrations: The many lives of Gautama Buddha in 18th and 19th century manuscripts
The Buddha-to-be was portrayed as a mythical serpent king and the son of blind hermits.
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How translated texts, paintings and songs brought Buddhism to the western world
Europeans first came into direct contact with Buddhist ideas in the 13th century.
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The Reel
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Start the week with a film: Russian literature and Kangra painting meet in ‘Kasba’
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Vir Das: ‘Humanity without laughter wouldn’t survive very long’
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‘The Boys’ season 4 trailer: Homelander grows in influence as Butcher tries to rally his team
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‘Salaar Part 1 – Ceasefire’ trailer: ‘K.G.F’ director’s new film stars Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran
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Christian Europe once celebrated the story of Buddha without even knowing it
The Buddha as Josaphat became a saint in medieval Europe with his own feast day: November 27.
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Photos: How ancient manuscripts have depicted the teachings of Gautam Buddha
Snapshots from the British Library’s ‘Buddhism Illuminated: Manuscript Art from Southeast Asia’.
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Ilustrations and photos from 19th century show elaborate Thai funeral traditions through history
For kings, the mourning period could last for a year, as was seen with Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej in October.
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The Field
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