A mindful reader, prior to reading the next paragraphs, might ask to summarise William Jones’ profile before his voyage to India. Without any hesitation, I would consult S.N. Mukherjee’s book Sir William Jones: a Study in Eighteen-century British Attitudes to India, and quote: “[William Jones] was an Orientalist at 22; The Royal Society’s Fellow at […] The post In Praise Of A Pioneer: ‘Oriental’ William Jones – II appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur.
In Pakistan, there are a number of objects and spaces of very old times that are living and – even now – functioning accordingly in a particular socio-cultural context, retaining their identity. Such material symbols of the ancient past are the “living antiquities” which are part of the living heritage of Pakistan. Living heritage can […] The post Kalka Devi Temple: A Living, Functioning Site From Antiquity Immemorial appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur.
Avalokiteshvara is the Bodhisattva of compassion, who is also known by his Sanskrit name Padmapani: the lotus bearer. He is recognised by every sect of Buddhism as an important figure whose task is to protect this world after Gautama Buddha’s departure (mahaparinirvana) and until the arrival of Bodhisattva Maitreya, who is the future Buddha of […] The post Swat’s Buddhist Past: Restoring The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Of Jahanabad appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur.
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