Buddhism warns of greed, hatred, and delusion. Resort-goers in the latest season of the HBO hit should be concerned.

Merchants played a significant role in the spread and support of Buddhism, as evidenced by various Buddhist scriptures and historical sites along trade routes. They funded the construction of stupas ...

The more elaborate karma theory was popularised by monastic ... many merchant-kings began seeing themselves as Bodhisattva, or Buddha-to-be, like Maitreya, who is Buddha of the future, who delays ...