The Ranil’s manifesto claims that Sri Lanka became the “granary of the East” by adhering to Theravada economic policies, yet it does not explicitly define these policies. Instead, it contradicts this ...

In ‘Democracy’s Dhamma’, Gitanjali Surendran traces the history of buddhism in the South and South-east Asia and how it interacted with nationalism, modernity, caste and more.

Buddhists have special days they honour. Pandicca explained that the dates on which they are celebrated varies, depending on ...

Commerce along sea routes was central to how Ancient Indian ideas spread around the world. William Dalrymple's new book ...

Monks adhere to a higher number of precepts, but all Buddhists, including monks, observe these foundational five precepts: don't kill any living being; no stealing; refrain from sexual misconduct ...

He drew a parallel to the distinctions between the Mahayana and Hinayana schools of thought, noting that both traditions ...

In an interview conducted at the Drukyul’s Literature and Arts Festival in Thimphu, Bhutan, the Korean novelist and ...

The Leela Ashtamudi is in a prime location for exploring Kerala's backwaters, be it by speedboat or houseboat.

Nestled in a lush green valley with Phra Putthabat Noi Mountain as the backdrop, Manasikarn Hall was voted as a Top Unseen ...

Dogra kings played their cards well with the British and supported them in the 1857 revolt. They are remembered for rapacious ...

noted that chattra was part of the Mahayana tradition, one of the three branches of Buddhism and the one on which Borobudur ...

A curtain raiser for Kashmir Life's Humaira Nabi directed 15-spiosde show Kashmir: The Silk Route Tales presented by Iqra Akhoon.