Articles related to "History Of Buddhism"

Siddhartha Gautama grew up to become the person known as Buddha and forever changed the world with his teachings.

South East Asia is renowned for its colourful festivals and one of the most flamboyant is the Water Festival in Phnom Penh

Sigiriya's cluster of Early Monastic dwellings on and around Pidurangala Rock may prove to be Sri Lanka's best-kept "open" archaeological secret.

Situated on the outskirts of Hong Kong is Tian Tan Buddha, the largest seated outdoor bronze Buddha in the world. A visit to Tian Tan is a perfect escape from the city.

Sri Lanka, a predominantly Buddhist country, welcomed a multitude of Buddhist devotees who attended Vesak 2009, to commemorate the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death

After twenty years studying cultures around the world, Rick Ray is ready to take on his most daunting task: interviewing the Dalai Lama in India, where he is in exile.

The bucolic Paro valley is steeped in history, dotted with traditional Buddhist monasteries and unique cultural attractions in a pristine Himalayan setting.

Movies are a good bridge to put Buddhist teachings into real life situations.