The life and adventures of a Chinese monk who made a 17-year journey to bring Buddhist teachings from India to China. Xuanzang subsequently became a main character in the great Chinese epic Journey to ...

When the great King Anawrahta of Pagan united the whole of Burma into a single kingdom in the eleventh century and made Theravada Buddhism the national religion, there were already in existence a ...

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Since the time of the early Buddhist kings, Tibet has enjoyed a rich history of philosophical enquiry and carries this heritage forth today. Buddhism is a "wisdom tradition," meaning that it is based ...

It’s an edible vegetable oil that comes from the fruit of oil palm trees, the scientific name is Elaeis guineensis. Two types of oil can be produced; crude palm oil comes from squeezing the fleshy ...

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Themes: Buddhism; the life of the Buddha; the festivals of Wesak and Parinirvana Day; the Eightfold Path. Summary: this assembly is suitable at about the time of the festivals of Wesak (April or ...

In the book, Xuanxang is referred to as Tang Sanzang, and the reality of his story becomes the jumping-off point for an epic ...

The finishing touches on a woodworking project can transform decent work into stunning craftsmanship, and nothing helps simplify the task like a palm sander. Some DIYers spend hours slowly sanding ...

Meet Milo who will take you on a tour and talk you through some of the interesting features at his local temple. Milo: Hi, I’m Milo, and I’m a Buddhist. And this is a Buddhist temple.

The best time to visit Palm Springs is between November and April when the weather is the most hospitable, though January is when the true high season begins thanks to a variety of notable events ...