A scholar of Buddhism explains why creating a digital afterlife for loved ones may cause us to miss critical moments for ...

This video explores Pure Land Buddhism, a major branch of Mahayana Buddhism often misunderstood in the West. It presents the concept of countless purified realms—pure lands—inhabited by cosmic ...

Mahayana: Charity is global in scope, aimed at benefiting all beings, reflecting the Mahayana vision of interconnectedness and collective enlightenment. Ethical Conduct and Wealth: Theravada: ...

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.

Every nation and tradition has a different Mahayana New Year. Along with the rest of the world, some Mahayana Buddhists commemorate it on December 31 or January 1.

Hinayana and Mahayana After the death of Buddha, Buddhism was divided into two sects namely Mahayana and Hinayana. The terms Hinayana (Lesser Vehicle or Modest Vehicle) and Mahayana (Greater ...

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 ...

Mahayana Buddhism is strongest in Tibet, China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and Mongolia. Mahayana Buddhism is not a single group but a collection of Buddhist traditions: Zen Buddhism, Pure Land ...

Gender and Awakening: Sexual Transformation in Mahayana Sutras 2017.04.27 CAS Speaker Series Thursday, April 27, 2017 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. HUMN 250 It is commonly held that the rise of the Mahāyāna ...