Years of History on the Subcontinent, historian Audrey Truschke underlines why it is important to understand the subcontinent ...

Explore the impact of self-promotion, Buddhism's teachings, and the revival of Buddhism in modern India in scholarly works. In an era of social media obsession, ...

(RNS) — Many Buddhists today trace their social justice activism to the work of BR Ambedkar, the Indian caste abolitionist who once led a mass conversion of Dalits, or lower caste, to Buddhism.

This displays Modi’s efforts to place Buddhism at the heart of India’s foreign policy, underling India’s role as a global focal point for Buddhism. In 2024, at the India-ASEAN Summit, Modi gifted a ...

E arly on in this masterful account of Buddhism’s emergence and spread throughout the world, Donald S. Lopez cautions his readers that the very existence of a historical Buddha remains subject to ...

Then Buddhism was seen as a social justice by Dalit politicians, and its new form was named Navayana Buddhism. The long mercantile history of Buddhism was eclipsed, especially its role in promoting ...

Buddhism is a spiritual tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development and the attainment of a deep insight into the true nature of life. There are 376 million followers worldwide.

To further the discussion, I also explored what social participation or engagement means in the context of Buddhism in general and how the Buddhist becomes socially participative. All these ...

Buddhism & Beyond is a series of programs exploring Buddhism, its practice, and its popularity in contemporary culture, organized in conjunction with the exhibition Unknown Tibet: The Tucci ...

By embracing Buddhism’s timeless wisdom while cherishing their heritage, Africans can forge a path towards holistic well-being and societal harmony. Through the guidance of visionaries like Bhante ...

Earning over the limit set by the Social Security RET will reduce your benefits based on how much you exceed the limit and how close you are to full retirement age. If you won't reach FRA in 2024 ...