Ahimsa is one of the key principles of most of the major Eastern religions such as Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism. Unlike other terms such ...
Yordan Zhelyazkov
As you start delving into Buddhism and its various schools of thought you’ll soon start encountering a curious term – bodhisattva. What’s quite peculiar ...
The Laughing Buddha is one of the most famous Buddhas in the West and is also well known in the East. Often affectionately called “Fat Buddha”, this famous ...
Among all the legendary creatures in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, nothing appears quite as frequent as the Makara. For frequent travellers to India, ...
Dani Rhys
A pair of golden fish (carp, usually) forms part of the Ashtamangala, an eight-piece suite of auspicious signs associated with Buddhism and other related ...
The dharma wheel is one of the most ancient symbols in Indian history and culture. Its meaning and significance vary depending on which culture and religion ...
The bindi is a small but meaningful symbol with deep historical roots. Commonly worn by women in South Asian cultures, the bindi goes beyond just being a ...
The conch shell, also known as 'Shankha', carries deep symbolic meaning beyond its ocean roots. Many cultures and spiritual traditions hold it in high ...
