Mahayana Buddhism is not a single group but a collection of Buddhist traditions. Mahayana Buddhism is strongest in Tibet, China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and Mongolia. Mahayana Buddhism is not a single ...
What is the Mahayana New Year? The Mahayana New Year represents a significant occasion within the Mahayana Buddhist tradition ...
Jetavanaramaya, a colossal fourth-century Sri Lankan stupa, was once among the world’s largest structures — a vast and ancient brick-built engineering marvel born out of religious rivalry that has ...
Mahayana is the name of one of the two primary branches of Buddhism. The word is formulated from the Sanskrit “maha,” meaning great or large, and “yana,” meaning vehicle. Taken together, the term can ...
An exploration of Sonam Losar in Lower Assam and how Mahayana Buddhist communities sustain a living tradition beyond mainstream visibility.
A new Buddhist study group in Grass Valley is welcoming people. This Mahayana group started in March and is affiliated with Jewel Heart International. The Jewel Heart is the symbol of the chant, “Om ...
Many people in the West interpret Buddhism as a path of meditation leading to enlightenment. What many may not know is that this interpretation differs vastly from its practice in East Asia. I have ...