Indigenization of Ramayana in Cambodia
by Saveros Pou
Through some telling instances of 'indigenization', how Valmiki's Ramayana morphed into Ramakerti, an epic tale and a source of inspiration for Cambodians.
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Portrait of King Jayavarman VII
by Sophorn VernSince 1903, statues and bas-reliefs picturing King Jayavarman VII have been extensively studied. This essay summarizes theories and stimulates further research.In English
Un court traité d'architecture cambodgienne moderne (A Short Treatise on Modern Cambodian Architecture)
by Madeleine GiteauThe building techniques and rituals for village houses, monasteries and kutis, in mid-century Cambodia.In French & Khmer
Glossary for Angkor Lovers and Researchers
by Angkor DatabaseFrom 'acharya' to 'yuga', we collect and explain the many archeological, historical, architectural, cultural and religious terms related to Angkorean research.In English, French, Khmer, Chinese, Portuguese, Sanskrit, Thai, Lao, Pali, Vietnamese, Tamil & Old Khmer
Two Narrative Buddhist Steles
by Nicolas RevireCaptions prepared for two narrative steles on the life of the Buddha discovered in Angkor, Cambodia, and now kept at the National Museum of Cambodia.In English, French & Khmer
The Preservation and Management of the Monuments of Champa in Central Vietnam
by Ky-Phuong Tran50 kms from the city of Hoi An, My Sơn is the largest and most important of Champa’s religious architectural sites, with some seventy structures.
Fish Scenes, Symbolism, and Kingship in the Bas-Reliefs of Angkor Wat and the Bayon
by Tyson R. RobertsFollow the fish: what fish representations in Angkorean bas-reliefs can tells us about ancient history.In English
Rivers, Oceans, and Spirits: Water Cosmologies, Gender, and Religious Change in Southeast Asia
by Barbara Watson AndayaThe centrality of water in Southeast Asian cosmologies.In English
South Asia from 1200 BCE to 900 CE
by Shonaleeka KaulPolitics, ethics and sense of community in the Early India context.
Death and Mortuary Rituals in Mainland Southeast Asia: From Hunter-Gatherers to the God Kings of Angkor
by Charles F. H. HighamA journey in time from elite burial rituals in the Neolithic Age to the "temple mausolea" of Angkor.In English
Saivism and the Tantric Traditions
by Alexis SandersonAn exhaustive presentation of Shaivism, esoteric Tantrism, and the duality of female/male power.In English
A proposed relationship between Champa and Chola dynasties during the 11th and 13th centuries
by Ky-Phuong Tran & Tu-Anh Thi Nguyen"Although the connection of artistic features of Champa with the characteristics of South Indian art that were first noticed by art historians such as Jean…In English & Vietnamese
Dance Imagery in South Indian Temples: Study of the 108-Karana Sculptures
by Bindu S. ShankarThis major study in the history of dance and in Southern India architecture brings to us numerous notations which can be helpful for a better understanding of…In English
Chinese Foreign Aromatics Importation from the 2nd century BCE to the 10th century CE
by Shiyong LuHow the appetite for spices, fragrant woods and aromatics drove Chinese traders and travelers from early times.In English & Chinese
Music and Dance in Ancient Cambodia as Evidenced by Old Khmer Epigraphy
by Saveros PouAuthor(s): Saveros Pou Source:In English
Notes on Brahmanic Gods in Theravadin Cambodia
by Saveros PouA lively and perceptive exploration of Cambodian syncretisme from ancient times
Garuḍa, Vajrapāṇi and Religious Change in Jayavarman VII's Angkor
by Peter D. SharrockA stimulating study in religious mutations during the King-Builder's reignIn English
Power and Pragmatism in the Political Economy of Angkor
by Eileen LustigA broad study of politics, economics and the specificity of the Angkorean State.In English
The Western Top Temple’s Stone Blocks
by Sok Keo SovannaraPreliminary introduction to the Inscriptions, Graffiti, Marks and Sketched Designs in Prasat Top Lech, previously known as Monument 486.In English
A Chant Has Nine Lives: The Circulation of Theravada Liturgies in Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam
by Trent WalkerCultural and geographical variations of the Theravada liturgy, chanting and rituals in Southeast Asia.In English