Today, the Theravada (or Hinayana) branch of Buddhism predominates in Ceylon, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos. The Mahayana branch prevails in China, Tibet, and Japan, and to lesser extent in ...

Buddhist monks and nuns wear simple robes. The colour depends on the denomination or branch of Buddhism that they belong to but they're usually autumn colours: yellow, orange, brown, maroon.

While preserving life is fundamental in Buddhism, different branches’ views on consuming meat vary. Contrary to common assumptions, not all Buddhists follow vegetarianism. Some believe meat ...