It emerged, along with other heterodox traditions such as Jainism, as a response to Vedic Hinduism’s highly rigid and ritualistic ways. The core theme of Buddha’s teaching is inherent in the four ...

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Parents are often coerced through intimidation and threats, forcing them to keep their children away from Buddhist teachings. This deliberate strategy not only undermines the spiritual foundation ...

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"The ancient documents that have been registered and compiled detail the Tripitaka (a collection of Buddhist teachings), and various classics related to the five major and five minor sciences of ...

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The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Telugu actor Mahesh Babu in connection with a money laundering case. Babu was summoned on Monday to appear before ED on April 28. The case pertains to alleged ...

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