Bamiyan Buddha
Introduction The cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the Bamiyan Valley represent the artistic and religious developments...
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For Aspiring Generalists
Sramanism
Introduction: A person who lives a life of austerity is generally referred to as a Sramana. The two primary ideologies that are termed...
Indian Sculpture Schools
Indians Sculptures are artistic expressions that reflect cultural characteristics. The Indian subcontinent has a long history of...
Jainism: An Introduction
History & Background Jains were historically referred to as Sramanes. While Jainism makes no claim to a single founder, the Jain holy...
The Expansion Of Buddhism
In Theravada Buddhism, three collections of works are regarded as sacred scripture, collectively referred to as the "Three Baskets"...
Buddhism: An Introduction
History and Background The early stages of Buddhism were mostly limited to India and are commonly referred to as Theravada Buddhism....
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