In the last ten years, sandalwood has risen in price to around $1,000 per kilo if purchased in India. Today much wood advertised as sandalwood is made from white wood and then covered in using...
Singing bowls traditionally originate from the Himalayan area known today as Nepal and Tibet. The bowls produce their singing tones in different ways. Some people use a Gong beater but the most popular way to...
What is a Mala (may also be referred to as Prayer Beads, Rosary Beads) A mala is a set of prayer or rosary beads that is traditionally used for reciting prayers or mantras, which in turn disperses evil...
Visitors to my shop http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Naga-Store may find items from time to time that refer to Nats or Nat worship. But what is it and how does it relate to the Burmese practise of Theravada Buddhism...
Theravada Buddhism, an orthodox Buddhist sect which keeps the original doctrine and tradition succeeded from the Buddha, is adopted by Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Thailand while Mahayana sect is popular in China,...
The Emerald Buddha History According to legend, the Emerald Buddha was created in India in 43 BC by Nagasena in the city of Pataliputra (today Patna). The legends state that after remaining in Pataliputra...
Tingsha, Tingshaws, or Himalayan Cymbals are used by Buddhist monks. They are also used in Shamanistic traditions.Just like Singing bowls they are reputed to be made from 7 metals.They come in numerous Styles...
Tingsha, Tingshaws, or Himalayan Cymbals are used by Buddhist monks. They are also used in Shamanistic traditions.Just like Singing bowls they are reputed to be made from 7 metals.They come in numerous Styles...
The Chinnarat Buddha History Pra Buddha Chinnarat is an image of Buddha which is well known among Thai Buddhists and foreigners. The reason for this is that it is the most beautiful and prestigious image...
The Sothorn Buddha History Pra Buddha Sothorn or Luang Pho Sothorn is a Buddha statue greatly revered for its sacredness. In the seated meditative attitude, the gilded stucco statue of 165 centimeters...