There are two main divisions in Buddhism: Theravada Buddhism and Mahayana Buddhism. This is a key difference between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhists. Whereas Theravada Buddhists strive to become ...
With the passing of time, people came to forget the pre-Buddhist and primitive origins of their folk beliefs in alchemy, astrology, and Nats, and learned to accept them as part of their Buddhism ...
Anitya: No, You Don’t Exist, a transformative book that challenges your perceptions of self and reality. Available now on ...
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 ...
The religious beliefs of people along the Silk Road at the beginning of the 1st century BCE were very different from what they would later become. When China defeated the nomadic Xiongnu confederation ...
This short film offers an introduction to Shinto, making reference to the centrality of women within Shinto beliefs. Dr Amanda Foreman discusses how Shinto merged with Buddhism in Japan and makes ...
based on Buddhist traditions and beliefs. 1. Number 8: The Symbol of Infinity In many Asian cultures influenced by Buddhism, 8 is revered as the luckiest number for wealth. Its shape resembles the ...
Next, in the spirit of the Ashokan Edicts, write a series of modern-day edicts that reflect the beliefs of Ashoka but apply to issues faced today. Discuss the development of Buddhism and the basic ...