
On the Trek for Pema Gyalpo the Lotus King in Swat Valley
Laurence Brahm traces the origins of Vajrayana to a melting pot of spiritual influences in Pakistan – and unveils a hidden heritage

Laurence Brahm traces the origins of Vajrayana to a melting pot of spiritual influences in Pakistan – and unveils a hidden heritage

Conference organizers have expressed happiness at the “overwhelming response” to the Third International Conference on the Buddhist Heritage of Pakistan.

The Third International Conference on the Buddhist Heritage of Pakistan will be held in Islamabad, Pakistan, from 27–31 March 2026.

Rebecca Wong’s interview with Prof. Georgios Halkias reveals striking mutual influences between Buddhism and the Hellenistic legacy

Buddhists cite a lack of places to worship, religious teachers, and government support