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The Nyingma Tradition
A large page detailing all aspects of the Nyingma Buddhist tradition. Covers its history, its teachings and its major teachers.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Yin, Yang, and a Little Feng Shui
Discusses the Three Ways, which are a blend of Taoist, Buddhist, and Confucianist schools of thought, and what each of these philosophies contributes to the Three Ways.
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Model of a Stupa (Buddhist Shrine)
Life of the Buddha told through a series of art objects. Accompanying essay clarifies episodes in the Buddha's life story.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Buddha Shakyamuni
How do we recognize this figure as Shakyamuni Buddha? This is the traditional representation of the Shakyamuni Buddha or the historical Buddha. The statue shows the moment of his enlightenment at a place called Bodh Gaya in India, which...
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Buddha Images
An commercial online gallery of Buddha images. The photos are good but no commentary is provided, only the names and locations.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Dalai Lama
Use this resource to learn about the Dalai Lama, and his fight to free Tibet from Chinese occupation. This article includes links to further information on the Dalai Lama's life, exile, and work.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: The Dalai Lama
Discover interesting biographical details about the Dalai Lama, the highest spiritual leader of Tibet.
Seeker
Seeker: Week of 11 25 13: Oldest Buddha Shrine Dates Birth 6th C. b.c.
When was the Buddha, or Enlightened One, born, and when? The recent discovery of the oldest known Buddist shrine tells archaelogists more than we've ever know.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Burma (Myanmar): History
In addition to a review of earlier Burmese history, this article gives a clear explanation of the current military regime and the hardships it is causing the country. The information is current to the end of 2007. From the U.S. State...
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Vipassana Fellowship
This site contains the writings of Buddhist activist Anagarika Dharmapala. His writings provide an in-depth examination of basically every facet of Buddhism.
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Buddha Net: Buddhist Studies: The Story of Buddha: Representation of the Buddha
Representation of the Buddha.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Timeline of Art History: Life of Buddha
Life of the Buddha told through a series of art objects. Accompanying essay clarifies episodes in the Buddha's life story.
PBS
Pbs: Nova: Lost Treasures of Tibet: Deciphering Buddha Imagery
Interactive presentation explains the many ways that the Buddha is represented in art. Discusses the symbolic nature of his appearance as well as the Buddha's characteristic hand gestures, or mudras.
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Unesco: Japan: Hiraizumi Temples, Gardens, Archaeological Sites
Hiraizumi - Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land comprises five sites, including the sacred Mount Kinkeisan. It features vestiges of government offices dating from the 11th and 12th centuries when...
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Unesco: China: Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa
The Potala Palace, winter palace of the Dalai Lama since the 7th century, symbolizes Tibetan Buddhism and its central role in the traditional administration of Tibet. The complex, comprising the White and Red Palaces with their ancillary...
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Bookcover With Scenes From the Life of the Buddha
Life of the Buddha told through a series of art objects. Accompanying essay clarifies episodes in the Buddha's life story.
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Reliquary (?) With Scenes From the Life of the Buddha
Life of the Buddha told through a series of art objects. Accompanying essay clarifies episodes in the Buddha's life story.
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Illustrated Manuscript of the Lotus Sutra
Life of the Buddha told through a series of art objects. Accompanying essay clarifies episodes in the Buddha's life story.
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Seated Buddha
Life of the Buddha told through a series of art objects. Accompanying essay clarifies episodes in the Buddha's life story.
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Buddha's Descent From the Trayastrimsha Heaven
Life of the Buddha told through a series of art objects. Accompanying essay clarifies episodes in the Buddha's life story.