History Of Buddhism

Buddhist nuns are gaining new leadership roles in a tradition that began with Buddha’s foster mother

Nuns in virtually all Buddhist traditions, from Sri Lanka, Tibet and Nepal to Thailand, are becoming equal members of the community.

Jue Liang, The Conversation
· Dec 13, 2021 · 09:30 pm
How harpists (including one from Benaras) were portrayed in the tales of the Buddha’s former lives

The theme of these stories revolves around longing and heartache.

Maria Kekki
· Mar 23, 2021 · 09:30 pm
How translated texts, paintings and songs brought Buddhism to the western world

Europeans first came into direct contact with Buddhist ideas in the 13th century.

Jana Igunma
· Feb 05, 2020 · 01:30 pm

How a book of poems written by Buddhist nuns over a 300-year period helps in understanding suffering

From depression and loss to motherhood and menopause, the short verses in the ‘Therigatha’ date back millennia but deal with timeless concerns.

Aparna Sanyal
· May 18, 2019 · 07:30 am