Article - Vesak
Vesak (from the name of the second month in the Hindu calendar) is the most holy time in the Buddhist calendar. The word Vesak itself is ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vesak: Encyclopedia - Vesak
Vesak (from the name of the second month in the Hindu calendar) is the most holy time in the Buddhist calendar. The word Vesak itself is ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vesak: Pali Buddhist Buddhism Dictionary On Vesak
Vesak, Vesakha, Visakha, Wesak, etc. (visaakha): The ancient name for the Indian lunar month in spring corresponding to our April-May....   » Read the article

Article - Buddha Day: The Significance Of Vesak - Buddha Day
Buddha Day: The Significance of Vesak - Buddha Day The significance of Vesak lies with the Buddha and his universal peace message to man...   » Read the article

Article - Buddha's Birthday
Buddha's Birthday (Traditional Chinese: 佛誕; Cantonese: fātdáahn), the birthday of the Gautama Buddha, is traditionally celebrated o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddha's Birthday: Encyclopedia - Buddha's Birthday
Buddha's Birthday (Traditional Chinese: 佛誕; Cantonese: fātdáahn), the birthday of the Gautama Buddha, is traditionally celebrated o...   » Read the article

Article - Gautama Buddha
Gautama Buddha was a spiritual teacher who was born in Lumbini, a place situated in modern Nepal. He spent most of his time in Northern I...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vixakha Bouxa: Encyclopedia - Vixakha Bouxa
The Vixakha Bouxa festival is the Lao version of the Visakha Puja. It commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha. It ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Festivals: Encyclopedia - Indian Festivals
The following is a List of Festivals in India: Indian festivals - Hindu. Diwali Bhaubeej Dussehra or Daserra Kumar Purnima Chhath Ho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - May: Encyclopedia - May
May is the fifth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. May begins (as...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhikkhu Bodhi: Encyclopedia - Bhikkhu Bodhi
Bhikkhu Bodhi is an American Buddhist monk from New York City. Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1944, he obtained a BA in philosophy from B...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amarapura Nikaya: Encyclopedia - Amarapura Nikaya
The Amarapura Nikaya is a Sri Lankan monastic fraternity (a lineage of ordained monks) founded in 1800. It is named after the city of Ama...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - April: Encyclopedia - April
April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four with the length of 30 days. April begins (astrologically)...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Theravada: Encyclopedia - Theravada
Theravada (Pali; Sanskrit: Sthaviravada) is one of the eighteen (or twenty) Nikāya schools that formed early in the history of Buddhism....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chinese In Singapore: Encyclopedia - Chinese In Singapore
The Chinese in Singapore are people of Chinese descent who are born in or immigrated to Singapore and has attained citizenship or permane...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holiday: Encyclopedia - Holiday
The word holiday has related but different meanings in English-speaking countries. Based on the words holy and day -, holidays originally...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gautama Buddha: Encyclopedia - Gautama Buddha
Gautama Buddha was a spiritual teacher who was born in Lumbini, a place situated in modern Nepal. He spent most of his time in Northern I...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Asia: Encyclopedia - Culture Of Asia
Like the vast supercontinent Eurasia, the culture of Asia is the aggregate of the cultural heritage of many nationalities, societies, rel...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Singapore: Encyclopedia - Culture Of Singapore
As Singapore is a small and relatively modern amalgam of Chinese, Malay and Indian immigrants. The culture of Singapore expresses the div...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Theravada: Encyclopedia Ii - Theravada - Festivals And Customs
Theravada Religious festivals: Vesak Uposatha Vassa (Rain Retreat) Theravada - Temporary Ordination. In most Theravada countries, it ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lakshman Kadirgamar: Encyclopedia Ii - Lakshman Kadirgamar - International Missions
Lakshman Kadirgamar - Religious. Kadirgamar was born a Christian but he brought a proposal to the UN the "Vesak Day" as an internationa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holiday: Encyclopedia Ii - Holiday - Religious Holidays
Holiday - Buddhist holidays. Vesak Matsuri (in Japan, could also be considered a Shinto holiday) Blessed Rainy Day in Bhutan Holiday...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holiday: Encyclopedia Ii - Holiday - Religious Holidays
Holiday - Buddhist holidays. Vesak Matsuri (in Japan, could also be considered a Shinto holiday) Blessed Rainy Day in Bhutan Holiday...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Asia: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Asia - Festivals & Celebrations
Asia has a variety of festivals and celebrations. In China, Chinese New Year, Dragon Boat Festival, and Mid-Autumn Moon Festival are trad...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Asia: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Asia - Festivals & Celebrations
Asia has a variety of festivals and celebrations. In China, Chinese New Year, Dragon Boat Festival, and Mid-Autumn Moon Festival are trad...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Singapore: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Singapore - Festivals
The major public holidays reflect the mentioned racial diversity, including Chinese New Year, Buddhist Vesak Day, Muslim Eid ul-Fitr (kno...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pohela Baishakh: Encyclopedia Ii - Pohela Baishakh - History
Under the Mughals, agricultural taxes were collected according to the Hijri calendar. However, as the Hijri calendar is a lunar calendar,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Salagama: Encyclopedia Ii - Salagama - Sub-castes
Traditionally, the Salagama were divided into four sub-castes: Panividakara ('messengers') - headmen Hewapanne ('soldiers') - militia Ku...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Salagama: Encyclopedia Ii - Salagama - History
Salagama - Origin. The Salagama have a myth of origin ascribing to them 'higher' caste roots. According to this myth Saliyas were of Br...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holidays In Singapore: Encyclopedia Ii - Holidays In Singapore - Public Holidays
For a complete and updated Singapore Public Holidays issued by Singapore Government, you may always visit Ministry of Manpower of Singapo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Theravada: Encyclopedia Ii - Theravada - Philosophy
Theravada promote the concept of Vibhajjavada (Pali), literally "Teaching of Analysis" which uses critical methods of investigation as op...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Theravada: Encyclopedia Ii - Theravada - Criticisms
The diversity of Buddhist thought has sometimes led to criticism of Theravada by other schools, although it is important to note that suc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Festivals: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Festivals - Zoroastrian
The Parsis account for less than 0.007% of the Indian population, but as Mahatma Gandhi said, they are "in number beneath contempt, but i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pohela Baishakh: Encyclopedia Ii - Pohela Baishakh - Today
New Year's festivities are closely linked with rural life in Bengal. Usually on Pôhela Boishakh, the home is thoroughly scrubbed and cle...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Festivals In India: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Festivals In India - Zoroastrian
The Parsis account for less than 0.007% of the Indian population, but as Mahatma Gandhi said, they are "in number beneath contempt, but i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Salagama: Encyclopedia Ii - Salagama - Occupations
In the present day, the Salagama predominance in cinnamon cultivation has declined, the higher status of the caste leading to its members...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amarapura Nikaya: Encyclopedia Ii - Amarapura Nikaya - History
The general practice of the major monastic nikayas in Sri Lanka in the 18th Century was to ordain only members of the highest caste. The ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pohela Baishakh: Encyclopedia Ii - Pohela Baishakh - Observance
Observance of Pôhela Boishakh has become popular in the cities. Early in the morning, people gather under a big tree or on the bank of a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - April: Encyclopedia Ii - April - April Events
April - Monthlong events in April. Chocolate Eaters Month Grass Month Pets Are Wonderful Month Uh-huh Month Poetry Month Cancer Contro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Liberation Tigers Of Tamil Eelam: Encyclopedia Ii - Liberation Tigers Of Tamil Eelam - Terrorists Or Freedom Fighters?
Despite their support amongst Tamils, the LTTE is accused of terrorism. It is proscribed as a terrorist organisation by several countries...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - April: Encyclopedia Ii - April - April Events
April - Monthlong events in April. Chocolate Eaters Month Poetry Month Cancer Control Month Marcus H. Birthday (National Holiday in Au...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chinese In Singapore: Encyclopedia Ii - Chinese In Singapore - History
There are records of the Chinese presence in Singapore as early as the 14th-century. Imperial Chinese sources state that there was a sign...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhism In Singapore: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddhism In Singapore - Buddhism In Modern Singapore
However, in recent years, due to the increasing publication of Buddhist books, the appearance of internet sites in English, the availabil...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gautama Buddha: Encyclopedia Ii - Gautama Buddha - Buddha's Life
Few of the details of the Buddha's life can be independently verified, and it is difficult to determine what is history and what is myth....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Singapore: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Singapore - Broadcast And Print Media
The state-owned MediaCorp controls all TV channels licensed to broadcast in Singapore, as well as 14 radio channels. Limited foreign chan...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gautama Buddha: Encyclopedia Ii - Gautama Buddha - Buddha's Life
Few of the details of the Buddha's life can be independently verified, and it is difficult to determine what is history and what is myth....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Singapore: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Singapore - Recreation And Sports
Singaporeans participate in a wide variety of sports and recreational activities. Favorite sports include soccer, swimming, badminton, ba...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chinese In Singapore: Encyclopedia Ii - Chinese In Singapore - Religion
According the 2000 census, 42.5% of Singapore's population declare themselves to be Buddhist, 8.5% Taoist, 14.6% Christian and 14.8% non-...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Singapore: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Singapore - Popular Culture
In the recent years, blogging has become an integral part of Singaporean cyber culture. Some notable examples of local blogs include Mr B...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Liberation Tigers Of Tamil Eelam: Encyclopedia Ii - Liberation Tigers Of Tamil Eelam - The Ltte And Human Rights
The allegation of terrorism against the LTTE is part of a broader allegation that the LTTE does not have respect for human rights, and do...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Singapore: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Singapore - Religion
Singapore is a multi-religious country, the roots of which can be traced to its strategic location; after its declaration as a port, a wi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gautama Buddha: Encyclopedia Ii - Gautama Buddha - Physical Characteristics
Buddha is perhaps one of the few sages for whom we have mention of his rather impressive physical characteristics. He was at least six fe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Singapore: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Singapore - Racial Harmony
Racial harmony is an important concept in Singaporean society. Briefly shaken by the racial riots in Singapore's history during the 1960s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gautama Buddha: Encyclopedia Ii - Gautama Buddha - Physical Characteristics
Buddha is perhaps one of the few sages for whom we have mention of his rather impressive physical characteristics. He was at least six fe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Singapore: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Singapore - Cuisine
Main article: cuisine of Singapore Singaporean cuisine is also a prime example of diversity and cultural diffusion in Singapore. In Singa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gautama Buddha: Encyclopedia Ii - Gautama Buddha - The Buddha In Other Religions
Gautama Buddha - Hinduism. Some Hindu denominations regard Buddha as the ninth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Buddhists in general do not consi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Asia: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Asia - Nationalities And Ethnic Groups
There are an abundance of ethnic groups throughout Asia, with adaptations to the climate zones of Asia, which can be arctic, subarctic, t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Asia: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Asia - Architecture
Until contact with European influence, some cultures would build renewable buildings. For example, in Japan, the temples of Kyoto and Nar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Theravada: Encyclopedia Ii - Theravada - Praxis
Theravada - Lay and Monastic Life. Traditionally, Theravada Buddhism has observed a distinction between the practices suitable for a la...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Asia: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Asia - Mythology And Folklore
The story of Great Floods find reference in most of the regions of Asia, the earliest known reference being in the Epic of Gilgamesh. Mos...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Singapore: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Singapore - Movies
Main article: Cinema of Singapore The development of film industry in Singapore has a considerably late start and therefore lags signific...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Asia: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Asia - Languages
Asia is a continent with great linguistic diversity, and is home to several language families and many language isolates. A majority of A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Singapore: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Singapore - Language
There are 4 official languages in Singapore: English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil. In general, English tends to be the 1st language spoken w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Asia: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Asia - Literature
Culture of Asia - Classical. In Tang and Song dynasty China, famous poets such as Li Bai authored works of great importance. They wrote...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Singapore: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Singapore - Performing Arts
Despite recent government attempts to promote Singapore as a cultural centre for arts and culture, including theatre and music, the local...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Asia: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Asia - Philosophy
Asian philosophical traditions originated in India and China, and has been classified as Eastern philosophy covering a large spectrum of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Asia: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Asia - Architecture
Until contact with European influence, some cultures would build renewable buildings. For example, in Japan, the temples of Kyoto and Nar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Asia: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Asia - Religions
Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism originated in India, a country of South Asia. In East Asia, particularly in China and Japan, Conf...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Asia: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Asia - Food & Drink
Asia, the largest continent on the earth, is home to people of hundreds of nationalities, and ethnic and social groups. This diversity is...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holiday: Encyclopedia Ii - Holiday - No Holidays?
Referencing the original meaning of the term, Henny Youngman included this joke among his vast catalog of one-liners: "I was an atheist ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Liberation Tigers Of Tamil Eelam: Encyclopedia Ii - Liberation Tigers Of Tamil Eelam - The Peacetime Ltte
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam - The LTTE-GoSL ceasefire. As part of the Norway-brokered ceasefire in effect since late 2001, the LTT...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holiday: Encyclopedia Ii - Holiday - No Holidays?
Referring to the original meaning of the term, Henny Youngman included this joke among his vast catalog of one-liners: "I was an atheist...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Asia: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Asia - Art
A rich imagery of Asian art is revealed in several spheres, including its sculpture, paintings and handicrafts; music, dance, drama, and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Asia: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Asia - Mythology And Folklore
The story of Great Floods find reference in most of the regions of Asia. The Hindu mythology tells about an avatar of God Vishnu in the f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Asia: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Asia - Philosophy
Asian philosophical traditions originated in India and China, and has been classified as Eastern philosophy covering a large spectrum of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Asia: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Asia - Religions
Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism originated in India, a country of South Asia. In East Asia, particularly in China and Japan, Conf...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Asia: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Asia - Food & Drink
This diversity is also reflected in Asian cuisine, in the use of basic ingredients as well as in the style of preparation and cooking tec...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holiday: Encyclopedia Ii - Holiday - No Holidays?
Referring to the original meaning of the term, Henny Youngman included this joke among his vast catalog of one-liners: "I was an atheist...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Liberation Tigers Of Tamil Eelam: Encyclopedia Ii - Liberation Tigers Of Tamil Eelam - The Military Ltte
The LTTE as an organisation is very centred around the personality of Prabhakaran, who has dominated it almost continuously since it was ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Asia: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Asia - Art
A rich imagery of Asian art is revealed in several spheres, including its sculpture, paintings and handicrafts; music, dance, drama, and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holiday: Encyclopedia Ii - Holiday - The Northern Hemisphere Winter Holiday Season
In many Western countries, the winter holiday season is a period of time surrounding Christmas. Except in North America, the phrases "hol...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holiday: Encyclopedia Ii - Holiday - The Northern Hemisphere Winter Holiday Season
In many Western countries, the winter holiday season is a period of time surrounding Christmas. Except in North America, the phrases "hol...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chinese In Singapore: Encyclopedia Ii - Chinese In Singapore - Dialect Groups
The Chinese in Singapore are almost exclusively Han Chinese. They belong to several linguistic-cultural dialect groups, originating from ...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhism Sitemap I - V
This is a sitemap for Buddhism - V . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word.   ...   » Read the article