Buddhism is a tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development. Buddhists strive for a deep insight into the true nature of life and do not worship gods or deities. Buddhism is a spiritual ...

Odisha’s links to Buddhism dates back to Mauryan Emperor Ashoka’s invasion of the ancient kingdom of Kalinga. But with ASI ...

Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat receives support to pursue UNESCO World Heritage status.

According to Jambulingam, a large number of Buddhist bronzes recovered from Nagapattinam town belonged to the Chola period. “Since 1856 CE, about 350 Buddhist bronzes of the Mahayana were recovered ...

As Harsha had converted to Mahayana Buddhism he labelled the ... and Shiva were worshipped with similar devotion. However, as Buddhism was the state religion, its adherents were given more alms ...

He was speaking after the release of his latest literary work, ‘Vishvasakriti Mahayana' Volume 2, at Dr VS Acharya Hall, Vidyagiri, here on Friday. The event was organised by Alva's Education ...

Pure Land Buddhism is one of the most influential yet misunderstood branches of Mahayana Buddhism. Explore the fascinating concept of 'Pure Lands,' cosmic Buddhas, and the practices that guide ...

Why had it been introduced? Arunachal Pradesh is home to a number of different small ethnic communities with an array of different beliefs and practices. The Monpas and Sherdukpens of West Arunachal ...

Chennai: Tamil Nadu’s Buddhist history hasn’t got much attention from mainstream historians. But a new paper maps the widespread travels of a 16th-century Buddhist yogi from Rameswaram. He set out ...