Buddhism

Is Buddhism A Religion?

Buddhism As A Science Of Mind

"Buddhadharma is not a religion in the everyday connotation of the word. I'm not talking about the sophisticated ways of explaining religion used by university Departments of Religion. But our regular mundane understanding of religion is somewhat simple: it is a belief, a dogma that we have about some superhuman beings outside ourself, some supernatural energy outside one's being which has power, control, over our universe and over sentient beings. This mundane understanding of religion is a theistic view." This is not what Buddhism is. Go to Article.

History of Buddhism

A 2500 Year Old Tradition In The Modern World

Buddhadharma or Buddhism, as it is widely known today, was founded over 2500 years ago in ancient India by the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni. Over the following centuries, the teachings spread to the other countries of Asia, including Tibet. Go to Article.

Buddhism In Tibet

Buddhism was transmitted into Tibet over many centuries. Accordingly, most Tibetan Buddhist institutions trace their origins back to specific Indian teachers and textual traditions. Go to Article.

Nalandabodhi

The Nyingma And Kagyu Schools Of Tibet

Nalandabodhi is connected with the Nyingma and Kagyu schools of Tibetan Buddhism, two of the great Buddhist schools established in Tibet during the 8th Century. These topics are discussed in further detail in the "Lineage" Section of this website.

Who Is Buddha?

A Glimpse At The Life Of Buddha Shakyamuni

More than twenty-five hundred years ago, in ancient India, a very inquisitive young prince began to explore his world. He explored the environment of his lifestyle within the royal palace, as well as the different walks of life outside. His father, the King, had a great fear of his son discovering the true nature of life, which from the Buddhist point of view, is full of suffering, pain, and struggle. ." Go to Article.

Main Traditions Of Buddhism

The Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana

"Buddhism is divided into two main traditions, or "vehicles" (Skt. "yana"). The two vehicles consist of what Is called the Hinayana (the lesser or the basic vehicle) and the Mahayana (the great vehicle). There is a fairly common misunderstanding of the term Hinayana, the lesser vehicle. The term "lesser," actually "little," does not mean "inferior." Rather, it is the basic vehicle or the fundamental vehicle, and it is called lower in the same way that one would call the foundation of a house lower than the walls or the roof." Mahayana also is further subdivided into the common Mahayana, and the uncommon Mahayana, also referred to as Vajrayana. Go to Article.