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Hinduism’s focus on joy and God contrasted with Buddhism’s austere practices and lack of a personal deity. Additionally, Buddhism’s monastic demands disrupted societal structures, making it ...

It is also the birthplace of Theravada Buddhism which is the dominant religion in Sri Lanka, including Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. This form of Buddhism is also practiced by minorities in India, China ...

Albeit most famously celebrated in Thailand, the festival’s spirit has spilled across borders, particularly in countries where Theravada Buddhism is practiced, with each nation adding its own local ...

Other important ancient structures in Anuradhapura include the Isurumuniya monastery (known for its famous stone sculptures like the Isurumuniya Lovers), the Theravada school, and Kuttam Pokuna, or ...

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Anuradhapura is a Buddhist pilgrim city and a World Heritage Property. It is also the birthplace of Theravada Buddhism which is the dominant religion in Sri Lanka, including Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar ...

Myanmar's religious temples stood as symbols of faith and history. After the recent 7.7 magnitude earthquake, many are wondering: will they ever rise again or are they lost forever? This building ...

Other traditions, including some Theravada and Tibetan Buddhist practices, permit meat consumption provided the animal wasn’t killed specifically for the practitioner. Some Buddhist monastic ...