This page provides a brief overview of the spiritual tradition of Buddhism. Buddhism is a spiritual tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development and the attainment of a deep insight into ...

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 ...

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 ...

tomosaigon provides a brief introduction of the various Buddhist sects in Vietnam. Global Voices stands out as one of the earliest and strongest examples of how media committed to building community ...

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 ...

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly invited several scholars to comment on the divisions and direction of Buddhism in America today: Carl Bielefeldt is professor of religious studies and co-director of the ...

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 ...