BlogHide Resteemsantiquebuddhas (37)in mudras • 2 days agoMudras: Buddhas hand positionsMudra is a Sanskrit term for the seal, mark, or gesture, which is a symbolic gesture in the statues of the Hindu and Buddhist iconographies. Most Mudras are usually performed with hands and fingers…antiquebuddhas (37)in buddhist • 3 days agoBuddhist New Year Celebrations Around the WorldThe ecstasy of Buddhism is thoroughly and massively followed by majority of people around the world in many countries. While in some countries, Buddhism is a significantly existing religion since a…antiquebuddhas (37)in angkor • 4 days agoAngkor Wat, Cambodia: A Marvel of Khmer ArchitectureIn the heart of Cambodia, there lies a treasure of unparalleled grandeur - Angkor Wat. 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