Greco-Buddhism

The main stupa at Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery and Tibetan Centre, Scotland.

Buddhism In The West

Buddhism In The West Buddhism in the West (or more narrowly Western Buddhism) broadly encompasses the knowledge and practice of Buddhism outside of Asia in the Western world. Occasional intersections between Western civilization and the Buddhist world have been occurring for thousands of years. The first Westerners to become Buddhists were Greeks...

Mallas defending the city of Kusinagara, as depicted at Sanchi.

History Of Buddhism

History Of Buddhism The history of Buddhism spans from the 6th century BCE to the present. Buddhism arose in the eastern part of Ancient India, in and around the ancient Kingdom of Magadha (now in Bihar, India), and is based on the teachings of Siddhārtha Gautama. This makes it one of...