Buddhist teachings do not rule out the use of force to relieve a greater suffering, although the Buddhist tradition is rightly known for the systematic practice of nonviolence, its first ethical ...

Here are the primary reasons why Buddhism is becoming increasingly important in Western life: Unlike many Western religions that rely heavily on faith or dogma, Buddhism often presents itself as a ...

A minor in Buddhist studies is an excellent adjunct to majors in such fields as religion, philosophy, American studies, anthropology, art history, Asian studies, comparative literature, East Asian ...

Buddha Purnima 2022: It is one of the main festivals celebrated in the Baisakh month and marks the birth anniversary of Siddhartha Gautama. He later came to be known as Lord Buddha. It is believed ...

Themes: Buddhism; the life of the Buddha; caring for our world; kindness to all living things; living a good life. Summary: This assembly, suitable for an act of collective worship, uses two stories ...

Introduction. Discovery of the Amaravati Stūpa: Early Excavations and Interpretations / Akira Shimada -- Part 1. Historical and Religious Contexts -- 1. The South Deccan Iron Age: Antecedents to Early ...