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History + Traditions
What is the meaning & Origin of Namaste ?
The word Namaste is a combination of two Sanskrit terms: Namah (I bow respectfully to you) and Aste (let there be). Read More…
The Thing to Wear In Japan
The word kimono literally means ‘thing to wear’. Read More…
Happiness is a Good Rice Pot
With a history spanning 10,000 years, rice is an important cultural tradition for half the world’s population. Read More…
The Mughal Empire in India
Introduction
Babur, descendent of the famous Mongol warriors Timur and Ghengis Khan, swept across the Khyber Pass in 1526 and established the Mughal Empire in India. For the next 200 years, the Mughals ruled most of the Indian subcontinent. Read More…
Hsun-ok – Holding Its Offerings to Buddha
The Hsun-Ok is a vessel that contains the religious offers to Buddha and to the Sangha the monks who live in his temples. Read More…