Installing Buddhist AltarsThe purpose of installing a Buddhist altar is to encourage holy beings to come and stay in order for the practitioner to gain in compassion and wisdom. Buddist altars should be set up in a dedicated room if possible, on the topmost floor, or in a quiet room that can be closed up [...]
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Ganesha - Son of ShivaGanesha is the elephant-headed son of the Hindu god Shiva. Tradition tells us that Shiva himself cut off his sons head when Ganesha challenged Shiva who was coming to visit his wife after a long absence. Shivas wife Parvati was so distraught about her son that Shiva promised her he would [...]
Kamakura Buddha HistoryThe original Kamakura Buddha was cast in 1292 and was housed in a temple which was swept away by a tsunami tidal wave in 1498. The heavy bronze statue was the only thing remaining after the storm, and it has withstood the elements for another 500 years. The Kamakura is approximately 30 feet [...]
The Sage of the Shakya ClanSiddhartha Buddha, the Sage of the Shakya Clan was born a prince in 623 BC. At the age of 29, he renounced the world and became a monk, immersing himself in meditation for six years. The end of that period saw him experiencing a Great Awakening during which he discovered [...]
Tibetan Buddhist StatuesTibetan Buddhist statues depict a Buddha almost as stylized as the Shakyamuni Buddha. These statues show a slender Buddha, more of an ascetic figure than many of his other representations. This is Buddha deep in meditation, a young monk seeking the way to the Truth, finding the Four Truths that he will teach [...]
