#nepal statues

[kojiarakiartworks]

June 2013 KTM Kathmandu Nepal Boudhanath

© KOJI ARAKI Art Works

Daily life and every small thing is the gate to the universe ：）

[arinewman7]

The Bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future

11th century, Thakuri Period

Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)

Copper alloy with gilding and colour

[mothmiso]

Nepal 1993 - Bhaktapur (2) (3) (4) by Hugi Ólafsson

Via Flickr:

(2) A temple in Bhaktapur, Nepal, said to be the best preserved medieval town in Asia.     

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[parasiticstars]

Aw... Why isn't Ishaan having a good time?

Also give him some head pats for me, he looks like he deserves them

It comes with being a legalized slave species.

Ishaan doesn’t like being touched but dont worry, I’ll make sure he gets them (:

[originalbuddhas]

Nagarjuna - Founder of Madhyamaka

Nagarjuna, renowned as one of the most significant figures in Buddhist philosophy, stands tall as the greatest philosopher after Lord Buddha. His foundational role in establishing the Madhyamika School marked a pivotal era in the development of Mahayana Buddhism.  Read more at: Nagarjuna - Greatest Buddhist Philosopher | Founder of Madhyamaka School (originalbuddhas.com)

[lionofchaeronea]

Sculpture (schist) of the Hindu deity Vishnu. Unknown Nepalese artist, in the style of Changu Narayan; 9th century. Now in the Cleveland Museum of Art.

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Stone statue in Changu Narayan Temple Bhaktapur, Nepal

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Lord Shiva Statue Pumdikot, Pokhara, Nepal

Photographer: Jochen Hertweck

[dailynewsreporter]

Behind every statue is an artisan deeply engaged in meditation, not on a cushion but on stone or metal. Nepal Art Shop takes pride in showcasing the dedication and skill of these craftsmen who, through their art, strive to capture the essence of Buddhist philosophy—peace, compassion, and enlightenment. Sculpting Serenity: Nepal Art Shop Elevates Spiritual Aesthetics with Buddhist Statue Art and Sculpture (globalpostheadline.com)

[kojiarakiartworks]

June 2013 KTM Kathmandu Nepal Patan

© KOJI ARAKI Art Works

Daily life and every small thing is the gate to the universe ：）

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[mothmiso]

Nepal 1993 - Bhaktapur (2) (3) by Hugi Ólafsson

[jeannepompadour]

Statue of Buddha from Nepal, 11th century

[waitmyturtles]

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The Lower House (House of Representatives) will be hearing Thailand’s marriage equality bill at 9:30 am Bangkok time (10:30 pm Eastern for those of us in the States). The bill, if passed, would still have to be approved in Thailand’s Senate.

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Below the fold is Bloomberg.com's report on the happenings (source):

Bill to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage in Thailand Heads to Parliament

Bill is supported by most major parties, needs king approval

Thailand would be first in region to codify marriage equality

By Patpicha Tanakasempipat, March 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM PDT

A bill to legalize same-sex marriage could face a vote in Thailand’s parliament as early as Wednesday. If it passes, the country will be the first in Southeast Asia to establish marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples.

The House of Representatives will take up the legislation, technically an amendment to the Civil and Commercial Code, for second and third readings when it meets at 9 a.m. Lawmakers may vote later in the day.

The bill would legalize marriage for same-sex partners aged 18 and above, along with rights to inheritance, tax allowances and child adoption, among others. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s administration has made it a signature issue, and advocates say it would also burnish Thailand’s reputation as an LGBTQ-friendly tourist destination.

Taiwan and Nepal are the only places in Asia that currently recognize same-sex marriage, and recent efforts elsewhere in the region have had mixed results. Hong Kong has yet to comply with a 2023 court order to establish laws recognizing same-sex partnerships, and India’s Supreme Court refused to legalize same-sex marriage, saying it’s an issue for parliament to consider.

The Thai bill would change the composition of a marriage from “a man and a woman” to “two individuals,” and change the official legal status from “husband and wife” to “married couple.”

Thai laws have protected LGBTQ people from most kinds of discrimination since 2015, but attempts to formalize marriage rights have stalled. In 2021, the Constitutional Court upheld the law recognizing marriage as exclusively between a man and a woman. Last year, a bill to recognize same-sex civil partnerships failed to clear parliament ahead of elections.

Rights advocates have higher hopes for the bill pending now, noting that it has broad support from most of the major parties. If it passes, it will need to be approved by the Senate and endorsed by the King. Then it would be published in the Royal Gazette and take effect 120 days later.

Srettha’s government has also promised to work on a bill to recognize gender identity, and the health ministry has also proposed legalizing commercial surrogacy to allow LGBTQ couples to adopt children. Thailand is seeking to host the WorldPride events in Bangkok in 2028.

Legalizing same-sex marriage could have positive effects on tourism, which contributes about 12% to the nation’s $500 billion economy. In 2019, before the pandemic froze international tourism, LGBTQ travel and tourism to Thailand generated about $6.5 billion, or 1.2% of gross domestic product, according to industry consultant LGBT Capital.

Formal recognition could boost the reputation of a place already considered one of Asia’s best for LGBTQ visitors, said Wittaya Luangsasipong, managing director of Siam Pride, an LGBTQ-friendly travel agency in Bangkok.

“It will become a selling point for Thailand and raise our strength in the global stage,” Wittaya said. “It will create a relaxed and safe atmosphere for tourism and help attract more and more LGBTQ visitors. We could also see more weddings by LGBTQ couples, which could generate income across industries and local communities.”