The Dalai Lama has previously said that he would discuss the future religious leadership of the Tibetan Buddhists on his 90th ...

Tibetan Buddhism blends ancient Himalayan traditions with Mahayana Buddhist philosophy, emphasizing interdependence, ...

Once sourced, the slabs of stone were assembled, cut in profile, then carved into its present shape by a robot, milling under a stream of cooling water. The “rough” milling produced a sculpture ...

The Mahāyāna branch of Buddhism likely emerged around the first centuries A.D. and was most readily carried through the Silk Road and maritime trade routes.

This video explores Pure Land Buddhism, a major branch of Mahayana Buddhism often misunderstood in the West. It presents the concept of countless purified realms—pure lands—inhabited by cosmic ...

Mahayana Buddhism Takes Form: Anyone Can Become a Buddha. From its beginnings in India some 2,500 years ago, Buddhism spread and became influential across a wide area of the subcontinent and ...

This year, on January 25, Buddhists around the world will celebrate Mahayana New Year. The term Mahayana refers to a variety of Buddhist doctrines and philosophies. Mahayana Buddhism, one of the ...

Mahayana (“Greater Vehicle”), whose members believe that the adherents of Theravada pursued a path that could not be followed by the majority of ordinary people, teaches that all can attain salvation.

(The Conversation) — The Mahāyāna branch of Buddhism likely emerged around the first centuries A.D. and was most readily carried through the Silk Road and maritime trade routes.

Mahayana Buddhism, through its Bodhisattva ideal, offers a broader interpretation of the Sigalovada Sutta, focusing on the societal implications of wealth distribution and ethical conduct. Wealth in ...

Sri Lanka’s Economic Identity: As described in last week’s column, Buddhism, beyond its spiritual teachings, has deeply influenced socio-economic life across Asia. Theravada and Mahayana, the two main ...