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  1. #15August #HappyIndependenceDay #RepublicOfIndia

    As we #Celebrate our 76th #IndependenceDay today here is the symbol of our #Democracy the #Buddhist Dharam Chakra (Wheel of Law) which is the centre of the #IndianFlag

    It has 24 spokes representing the 24 Rishis of #Himalayas. It also represents Time (24 hours of the day) to signify that #India is constantly changing & marching ahead.

    This 2nd century #Budhism Dharam Chakra comes from Amaravati in #AndharaPradesh & was on a Christies sale.

  2. An Apsara is a heavenly dancer and celestial maiden who accompanies God's in #IndianMythology of #hinduism #budhism & #Jainism #religions

    She features prominently in sculptures, #art, #paintings etc from #india #china #indonesia and #cambodia

    This c10th century pink Sandstone statue is from a #hindu temple at #khajuraho at #madhyapradesh and is now at Auckland Art Gallery #australia

    #IndianHeritage #IndianHistory #IndianCulture #history #heritage #museums #religion #AncientIndia

  3. I’m 85 and physically very healthy. I feel this is because my mind is peaceful as a result of my cultivating altruism.

    My favourite prayer says: "For as long as space endures, And for as long as living beings remain, Until then may I too abide, To dispel the misery of the world."

    And, in trying to fulfil that aspiration, I feel my life has been of some benefit.

    Dalai Lama

    #budhism #dalailama