The Global Peace Prayer Festival has commenced in Bhutan, marking the start of a landmark spiritual gathering that brings together Buddhist leaders, practitioners, and peace advocates from around the ...

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 ...

Bhutan's Global Peace Prayer Festival has begun, featuring Buddhist rituals and the Kalachakra Empowerment. The event unites ...

New York City’s tallest Buddha sits rather inconspicuously for its 16-foot size. You can find it by wandering into the back room of the very red and very authentic Mahayana Buddhist Temple at 133 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This unit will examine so-called Mahayana or “great vehicle” Buddhism through the medium of some of its most significant literary outputs. Rather than directly discussing Mahayana Buddhist doctrines ...

Sri Lanka’s Economic Identity: As described in last week’s column, Buddhism, beyond its spiritual teachings, has deeply influenced socio-economic life across Asia. Theravada and Mahayana, the two main ...