The Rivalry Over Buddhism’s Future

China is investing millions in Buddhism to expand its influence in Asia, challenging India's claim to the faith and alarming ...
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The spread of Buddhism (500 BCE - 1200)

Explore the historical spread of Buddhism from its founding to the year 1200. This video delves into the origins of Buddhism, key figures in its development, and the cultural exchanges that ...

Mindfulness is often presented as a path to calm, but its Buddhist roots explain why it can also bring difficulties

Mindfulness meditation has become increasingly popular in the United States and around the world in recent decades. Apps such ...
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How Taiwan Became a Refuge for Buddhism

A Sinicized form of the religion has been preserved on the island, where daily life itself now sometimes seems like an exercise in Buddhist practice. The Buddha Museum complex at Fo Guang Shan ...
The Conversation

Buddha’s lessons on impermanence are carved into monuments and buildings – this course explores why

What prompted the idea for the course? I adopted this course from a colleague when I took on my assistant professor position here at University of Illinois, Chicago. Over the years, the class content ...