AFP:The alms bowl is a symbol of monks, yet in Sri Lanka, artisans are struggling as cheap substitutes flood the market, ...

The alms bowl is a symbol of monks, yet in Sri Lanka, artisans are struggling as cheap substitu­tes flood the market, igniting a debate over Buddhist tradition and quality.

The process of creating wooden Buddhist monk bowls involves a deep-rooted tradition of craftsmanship. Each bowl is carefully handcrafted from wood, shaped and smoothed with precision to achieve ...

The alms bowl is a symbol of monks, yet in Sri Lanka artisans are struggling as cheap substitutes flood the market, igniting a debate over Buddhist tradition and quality.

The alms bowl is a symbol of monks, yet in Sri Lanka artisans are struggling as cheap substitutes flood the market, igniting a debate over Buddhist tradition and quality.Unlike the financially ...

The alms bowl is a symbol of monks, yet in Sri Lanka artisans are struggling as cheap substitutes flood the market, igniting a debate over Buddhist tradition and quality.Unlike the financially ...