Buddhism originated in the life, teaching, and personality of a remarkable Indian sage, Siddhartha Gautama, the son of a petty king whose capital was at Kapilavasta in northern India. The life ...
Themes: Buddhism; the life of the Buddha; the festivals of Wesak and Parinirvana Day; the Eightfold Path. Summary: this assembly is suitable at about the time of the festivals of Wesak (April or ...
Thousands of monks and nuns studying Buddhist philosophy in Himalayan monasteries will now be eligible to receive certification from the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), which is valid ...