Buddhist architecture is esoteric, intentional, spiritual, and symbolic. Each design choice is aimed to convey deeper meanings rooted in Buddhist philosophies. There exists a spiritual influence of religion on this typology of architecture, ranging…
Buddhism, a religion and philosophy deeply rooted in Indian culture, originated with the life of Prince Siddhartha Gautama of the Shakya clan in the 3rd century BCE. Motivated by a…
Buddhism is one of the ancient religions that is still widespread all around the world. Like all other religions, Buddhism has also not failed to strengthen its relevance in the…
Buddhism is a religion that respects the environment. Most Buddhists aim to transcend worldly, material desires and establish a close relationship with nature. Disciples could establish and sustain a calm…
It is not uncommon to remember the remarkable Ajanta and Ellora caves near Aurangabad of the Deccan when a mention is made of the rock-cut monasteries in India. But this…
The largest Buddhist temple in the world is the Borobudur Temple located in Magelang in Central Java, Indonesia. It is the 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple and features nine stacked platforms, six…
Modernization refers to a model of a progressive transition from a ‘pre-modern’ or ‘traditional’ to ‘modern’ society. It makes use of new and innovative technologies for the construction, specifically from…
Conscious thought, reverence for the site and skilful use of the forces of nature led to the evolution of a new form of architecture. An architectural practice which is manifested…
People have been fascinated, and have written about, floating cities and aerial architecture for a long time. The idea has inspired people for centuries, from science fiction stories that depict…
In 2023, the sculptor Sheng Jiang’s solo exhibition, Being In The Open Field, was held in Jinshanling, Chengde City, Hebei Province, China. The exhibition is located in a valley with…
It is always unthinkable, beyond the thoughts of the infinitesimally small yet enormously large human brain that one person can impact the way we perceive architecture. Liu Jiakun’s immense contribution…
Manang is an architectural gem of the Himalayan region of Nepal that lies in the heart of the Annapurna Circuit, one of Nepal’s notable tourist destinations. It is situated in…