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Buddhism

  • The tale of two epics

    The tale of two epics

    A hypothesis that the Ramayana and Mahabharata were reactions to Buddhism…

  • Mr. & Mrs. Mishra

    Mr. & Mrs. Mishra

    On Adi Shankara’s tryst with an intelligent woman…

  • Walk Through The Vedas

    Walk Through The Vedas

    Over 3000 years of transmission through story,song,symbol and ritual…

  • A milkmaid called Radha

    A milkmaid called Radha

    Not all temples of Krishna feature Radha…

  • Gods of the little tradition

    Gods of the little tradition

    Every village has its own mythology that is different from the one imposed by the mainstream, often urban, culture…

  • Forbidden Foods

    Forbidden Foods

    Religious food restrictions are not only about piety, but also about identity…

  • Did Homosexuality exist in ancient India?

    Did Homosexuality exist in ancient India?

    Homosexuals existed but were almost invisible in Indian history…

  • Kubera, treasurer of the gods

    Kubera, treasurer of the gods

    About Kubera,the keeper of the Wealth…

  • From Buddha to Bodhisattva

    From Buddha to Bodhisattva

    As humans we prefer affection over wisdom; more than knowledge, we need love…

  • Total Confucion

    Total Confucion

    A way of life and thought that gives importance to the collective and not just the self…

  • Brahma in Bangkok

    Brahma in Bangkok

    Whats honey for one may be bitter medicine for another !…

  • Can Buddha Laugh?

    Can Buddha Laugh?

    His smile,His laughter and it’s different interpretations in different cultures…