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Jun 23, 2024 · But roughly 12 km away lie the ruins of the eponymous Nalanda mahavihara — one of the greatest centres of knowledge in the ancient world. What likely began as a small vihara (Buddhist monastery) before the Common Era, became a mahavihara (‘great’ monastery) by 5th century CE.
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Jun 26, 2024 · 1. Key Monastery. Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Arkadipta Chandra used under CC BY-SA 4.0. This spectacular Tibetan Buddhist monastery is situated on a hill at an altitude more than 4,100 meters (13452 feet) above sea level. This religious building that is aged a millennium is the biggest monastery in Lahaul and Spiti districts of India.
2 days ago · Tawang Monastery: The largest of its kind in India. Its full name is Tawang Galdan Namgye Lhatse and it is situated at a height of about 10,000 feet and is bounded on its southern and western flanks by steep ravines. The town of Tawang has been named after the monastery and its nearest airport is the Tezpur Airport.
4 days ago · The origins of and inspiration for monasticism, an institution based on the Christian ideal of perfection, have traditionally been traced to the first apostolic community in Jerusalem—which is described in the Acts of the Apostles—and to Jesus’ sojourn in the wilderness.
18 hours ago · At Dorje Drak Monastery located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, monks-in-exile gathered to offer early morning prayers for the long life of the Dalai Lama on Sunday morning. Image courtesy: ANI
Jun 23, 2024 · Sitting atop the mountain range is Santa Maria de Montserrat, a Benedictine monastery. Located inside of the monastery is a statue of the of the Virgin of Montserrat, one of the few black madonnas of Europe. This is Catalonia’s most important religious retreat, as many people make an overnight hike to watch the sunrise from the peak of ...
4 days ago · Mahavihara ( Mahāvihāra) is the Sanskrit and Pali term for a great vihāra (centre of learning or Buddhist monastery) and is used to describe a monastic complex of viharas.
