The rules of income distribution as outlined in the Sigalovada Sutta, often referred to as the “householder’s discipline” or ...

Sri Lanka’s Economic Identity: As described in last week’s column, Buddhism, beyond its spiritual teachings, has deeply influenced socio-economic life across Asia. Theravada and Mahayana, the two main ...

In addition, there were also Mahayana Buddhism and Tantric (or ... When Anawrahta made Theravada Buddhism the national religion of the country, opposition came naturally from the Aris, and because ...

Mahayana Buddhists are different from Theravada Buddhists as they strive to become enlightened, but they delay nibbana to help teach enlightenment. Mahayana Buddhists are especially concerned with ...

Evidence of the rise of Mahayana Buddhism in Bengal from the 7th century onwards, Somapura Mahavira, or the Great Monastery, was a renowned intellectual centre until the 12th century. Its layout ...

A significant part of the peace, determination, and happiness I feel today can be traced back to the perspectives offered by Buddhism. And Buddhism was not something I sought. I believe it came to me.

There are also Buddhist festivals in both the Theravada and Mahayana traditions. Here Amalasiddhi talks about his life as a Buddhist.

A request for the refuges and precepts can be made. This can be done in Pali, the scriptural language of Theravada Buddhism, Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese or in English. There can be a homage paid to the ...

List of all universities and colleges in India offering M.A. Mahayana Buddhist Studies course. To find universities/colleges in a particular state use the drop down box below.