Religion
Picture of the day: Pancha Tathagata at Prasat Damrei
Explore the Pancha Tathagata sculpture at Prasat Damrei temple in Preah Khan Kampong Svay, a stunning 12th-century Khmer Buddhist carving...
Spirit Houses in Cambodia: Sacred Guardians of Home and Harmony
Discover the meaning and traditions behind spirit houses in Cambodia — sacred shrines that protect homes, businesses, and communities by...
Picture of the day: Spirit House
Golden spirit house in rural Kampong Thom, Cambodia, with offerings and flowers, illustrating how Khmer families honor protective spirits in...
The Churning of the Ocean of Milk: A Cosmic Legend in Khmer Art and Belief
Discover the myth of the Churning of the Ocean of Milk, a Hindu creation story deeply woven into Khmer art...
Acharya in Cambodia: From Royal Brahmin Scholars to Buddhist Achar
In Cambodia, acharya (Khmer: អាចារ្យ, commonly pronounced achar) refers to a learned ritual specialist who bridges royal, Brahmanical, and Buddhist...
Picture of the day: Lokeshvara at the National Museum
Lokeshvara (Khmer : លោកេស្វរៈ) at the National Museum in Phnom Penh is a sandstone image of the Bodhisattva of Compassion,...
Geographical distribution of Buddhist sects across Asia
As shown in the map below, Theravada Buddhism is dominant in Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Sri Lanka), Mahayana...
Picture of the day: Krong Kratié Pagoda
Krong Kratié Pagoda is a notable Buddhist temple located in Krong Kratié district, Cambodia. It serves as a spiritual center...
Kan Imam Sann: Cambodia’s Syncretic Islamic Sect
Kan Imam Sann (Khmer: កនអ៊ីម៉ាំសាន់), sometimes called the Cham Bani of Cambodia, refers to a distinctive Islamic sect that forms...
Picture of the day: Cambodia Golden Maitreya Buddha in Cambodia Royal Palace
The Golden Maitreya Buddha gleams in the Silver Pagoda of the Royal Palace, symbolizing future hope and profound spirituality for...
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