He came from ArsakesHe came, his camel’s bells jingling, Eastwards from enigmatic Persian lands. He descended from his royal throne, Sparrows twittering as his brick-red
The 2000-year-old Silk Road refers to the trade routes and transcontinental economy of Central Eurasia. However, its history is much richer when one looks into
In an interview with the website he founded, philanthropist Robert H. N. Ho outlines his ideas about the Buddhist path, living a spiritual life and giving back to enrich society and benefiting others
Editor’s note: Jnan Nanda completed his BA Hons from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, and his MA from the University of Hong Kong where
Editor’s note: Jnan Nanda completed his BA Hons from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, and his MA from the University of Hong Kong where
Editor’s note: Jnan Nanda completed his BA Hons from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and his MA from the University of Hong Kong where
The Yellow Emperor liked these crystal pools, these fickle waterfalls. They trickled but they also crashed. They fell towards him, droplets outstretched, or they squeezed themselves
Introduction A keen observation on Buddhism in the region of Indo-Bangla shows a pendulous motion. Buddhism originated in this territory in the 6th century BCE
E.M. Forster, when discussing novels, observed that the narration of “the king died and the queen also died” was a fact, but “the king died
The historical sketch of Buddhism in South Asia includes a presence belonging in India, Afghanistan, present-day Pakistan and Bangladesh. At various times in the history
This article is the second in a series of three that explains more about the practice of rains-retreat (vassāvāsa), which is then followed by the Kathina ceremony.
“When the rainy season has come and it is raining, many living beings are originated and many seed just spring up. … Knowing this one
