This video explores Pure Land Buddhism, a major branch of Mahayana Buddhism often misunderstood in the West. It presents the concept of countless purified realms—pure lands—inhabited by cosmic ...

As the world celebrates gender equality this month, Thai women are breaking barriers in many fields — yet the nation’s clergy ...

Known for her ambitious way of thought and high intelligent, the Chinese queen, known as Wu Zetian outmaneuvered her rivals ...

Explore the world's most common dietary restrictions from veganism to ayurvedic eating, with expert tips on options, ...

Vijayawada: In a big boost to development of the historical Buddhist heritage centre at Nagarjuna Sagar in Palnadu district, ...

Nalanda contributed to the development and evolution of two major Mahayana Buddhist philosophies — Madhyamaka and Yogacara, Abhay K writes in his book, 'Nalanda: How it Changed the World'. Excerpts: ...

Gangtok is great. But to get a sense of the 'real' Sikkim, take a road trip across this tiny state that is big on experience ...

Some of the things which should find a mention in history books are the fact that Wu Zetian was also a reformer who promoted Mahayana Buddhism over Confucianism. Readers must note that ...

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has stumbled upon a cluster of over 100 megaliths near Malampuzha dam in Palakkad, ...