Buddhism: A Journey through History” presents a rich tapestry of thematic stories that span topics such as the law, philosophy, war and governance. These narratives will surprise and engage readers ...

have been born throughout history. Yet the title “the Buddha” typically refers to this historical figure, Siddhartha Gautama, who went on to found Buddhism. Each year on the Buddha’s ...

There Luce befriended U Pe Maung Tin, a specialist in Pali, the sacred language of Theravada Buddhism. The friendship kindled Luce’s passion for Burmese history. He spent much time at U Pe Maung ...

The original Buddhism taught by Shakyamuni in India abhorred violence. Over the long course of the religion’s history, though, this fundamental principle became diluted, and a tendency developed ...

These sacred spaces have a compelling history. Keep an eye out for common ... Over the centuries, the Indigenous Shinto religion and Buddhism, imported from India by way of China, gained ...