Several instances of interaction between Buddhism and the Roman world are documented by Classical and early Christian writers.
Textual sources in the Tamil language, moreover, suggest the presence of Buddhism among some Roman citizens in the 2nd century AD.[1]
between BuddhismandtheRomanworld are documented by Classical and early Christian writers. Textual sources in the Tamil language, moreover, suggest the presence...
links between Buddhismandthe pre-Christian Mediterranean world, with Buddhist missionaries sent by Emperor Ashoka of India to Syria, Egypt and Greece from...
Hellenistic, Romanand Parthian art. Buddhist Gandhāra was also influential as the gateway through which Buddhism spread to Central Asia and China. In the view...
The Mahoraga (Sanskrit: महोरग) are a race of deities in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Like the nāga, they are often depicted as anthropomorphic beings...
Won Buddhism (Korean: 원불교; Hanja: 圓佛敎) is a modern Buddhist religion originating in Korea. The name "Won Buddhism" comes from the Korean words 원/圓 won ("circle")...
Mahabrahma - Ruler of Brahma world God in Buddhism Studholme, Alexander (2002). The Origins of Om Manipadme Hum: A Study of the Karandavyuha Sutra. State...
In Buddhism, there are a variety of attitudes towards different forms of fasting (Skt. upavāsa or anaśana). The Buddha is known to have practiced extreme...
Greek converts. Buddhism has influenced Greek literary tradition to some extent, as evident in the works of Nikos Kazantzakis. Buddhismand Greek culture...
the Sanskrit term anitya (a + nitya). The concept of impermanence is prominent in Buddhism, and it is also found in various schools of Hinduism and Jainism...
traditions, Buddhism does not regard the body andthe mind or spirit as being two entirely separate entities - there is no sense in Buddhism that the body is...
Kubota Jiun, the third Abbot of Sanbō Kyōdan. Buddhism in the United States Some details of the background and early history of Sanbo Zen can be found in...
groups are pre-sectarian Buddhismandthe early Buddhist schools. Some scholars exclude pre-sectarian Buddhism when using the term. The term Theravada refers...
Buddhismand eastern religions tend to share theworld-view that all sentient beings are subject to a cycle of rebirth that has no clear end. The ideologies...
Buddhism includes a wide array of divine beings that are venerated in various ritual and popular contexts. Initially they included mainly Indian figures...
Jones, Review of Moskowitz, Marc L., The Haunting Fetus: Abortion, Sexuality, andthe Spirit World in Taiwan. H-Buddhism, H-Net Reviews. August, 2002. Shih...
Hinduism, the third eye refers to the ajna (or brow) chakra. In both Hinduism andBuddhism, the third eye is said to be located around the middle of the forehead...