Sukhāvatī

Sukhāvatī or Dewachen is the western pure land of the buddha Amitābha. This land is said to be a paradise of bliss, where beings can be reborn base…

The Buddhist Wheel of Life

Wheel of Life paintings adorn monastery porches throughout the Himalayan region. We may also know the Sanskrit name, the Bhavacakra, or “Wheel of Ex…

The Buddhist Flag

Buddhist flags flutter around temples and monuments throughout the world today. And banners and flags have always waved above important Buddhist monum…