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A bill condemning the destruction of statues in Afghanistan by the Taliban regime. Among them was a pair of 1,600-year-old 175-foot-tall and statues carved out of a mountainside at Bamiyan, one of which is believed to have been the world's largest statue of a standing Buddha. A bill expressing the sense of the Senate welcoming His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his visit to the United States. Expressing the sentiment that Tibet is recognized by the U.S. as a sovereign nation, this bill touches on human rights violations in the area and the destruction of Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and artifacts by the People’s Republic of China. A photographic survey of Asia's architectural heritage with background information, maps, and virtual tours. Geographical limits correspond to areas heavily influenced by Buddhism or Hinduism. KATHMANDU, NEPAL: Site of 14th century Bodhnath Stupa, the largest stupa in Nepal, and the Svayambhunath Stupa, the oldest in Nepal. A photographic survey of Asia's architectural heritage with background information, maps, and virtual tours. Geographical limits correspond to areas heavily influenced by Buddhism or Hinduism. BODH GAYA, Site where the Buddha attained enlightenment. A photographic survey of Asia's architectural heritage with background information, maps, and virtual tours. Geographical limits correspond to areas heavily influenced by Buddhism or Hinduism. BAMIYAN, AFGHANISTAN: The location of the famous silk-road Buddhist sculptures, probably around the 5th century, which were destroyed in 2001. A photographic survey of Asia's architectural heritage with background information, maps, and virtual tours. Geographical limits correspond to areas heavily influenced by Buddhism or Hinduism. TAXILA, PAKISTAN: Site of Dharmarajika Stupa, a 2nd century monument built by Ashoka, a famous Emperor who converted to Buddhism and helped its spread across South Asia. Foundations Annotations Curriculum Connections Social Studies, World History, World Geography Curriculum Standards Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies §113.18. Social Studies, 6
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