Xuanzang subsequently became a main character in the great Chinese epic Journey to the West. In 629 C.E., a Chinese Buddhist monk named Xuanzang wanted to go west to India to learn more about Buddhism ...

Buddhism is largely based on the teachings and philosophy of one man, the Buddha, and his spiritual journey. But tracing a timeline of events for the historical Buddha can be difficult, as the ...

With him who dwells outside Palestine it is as though God were not with him.' 'Those Jews who dwell outside Palestine do not enjoy eternal life.' Such sayings of the rabbis bring out their ...

The Hamas attack of 7 October 2023 on southern Israel, and Israel’s subsequent military offensive on Gaza, have demonstrated the failure of international policy on the decades-long Israel–Palestine ...

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 ...

Contrary to conventional wisdom, there has been a continuing though vacillating gulf between the requirements of international law and the UN on the question of Palestine. This book explores the UN's ...

Key fact Understanding is crucial in Buddhism. This requires a calm and alert mind. For example, the Dhammapada (35–36) teaches that a guarded or ‘tamed’ mind leads to happiness. Dukkha ...

There can be only one truth, according to Arab politicians and apologists, and it belongs to them: In 1948, war took place between five Arab nations of the Middle East and the Jews in Palestine.

They represent diverse schools that arose from the Buddha's teachings. Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Buddha Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Buddha Freer Gallery ...

As Hamas battles Israeli troops in the ruins of Gaza, its rival, the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO), which runs a patchwork of autonomous territories in the West Bank, has been waging a ...

While the genocide in Palestine has divided Hollywood, a number of cast members from both series stand in solidarity with Palestine. Here is the list: 1. Sean Bean Sean who plays Ned Stark ...