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The Legacy of Emperor Aśoka the Great: The Spread of Buddhism Beyond India

Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury 3 November 2025

The grand story of the greatest monarch and imperial patron of early Buddhism, and how he set the standard for Buddhist leaders

In the Footsteps of the Buddha: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Leads 1,250 Jungto Practitioners on a Pilgrimage to India

Craig Lewis 6 April 2023

Generosity and compassion on the path: embodying the legacy of an ancient spiritual heritage

Engaged Buddhism: The Role of Spirituality and Faith in a Divided World

Harsha Navaratne 2 December 2022

Harsha Navaratne, chair of the executive committee of the International Network of Engaged Buddhists, presents a vision for compassionate social change

From Alena to Yushu, Part 1: How I Found My Way to Shugendo

Alena Eckelmann 15 August 2022

Alena describes her path into Shugendo and her training and experiences as a Shugendo practitioner

Connecting the Past and Present of Shugendo – The Revival of Japan’s Ancient Mountain Ascetic Tradition, Part Six

Alena Eckelmann 19 October 2021

The modern-day legacy of En no Gyoja

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The Legacy of Emperor Aśoka the Great: The Spread of Buddhism Beyond India

From Alena to Yushu, Part 1: How I Found My Way to Shugendo

Connecting the Past and Present of Shugendo – The Revival of Japan’s Ancient Mountain Ascetic Tradition, Part Six