Theravada Buddhism: The Guardians of Tradition and the Pali Canon
While others philosophized, Theravada monks guarded the Buddha's original teachings. Their Pali Canon and Vipassana offer a direct path.
Buddhist Knowledge
Core concepts and foundational teachings of Buddhism for spiritual growth
Han Buddhism: Sinification, Classification, and Reconstruction
China imported Buddhism and rebuilt it. From Tiantai to Chan to Pure Land, discover how Chinese masters shaped East Asian Buddhism.
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Japanese Buddhism: Aesthetics, Simplification, and Redemption
From Shingon's mysticism to Pure Land's surrender to Zen's precision, how warriors and monks forged a philosophy of extremes.
Taiwanese Buddhism: The Humanistic Engagement and Vows
Taiwan's Four Mountains brought Buddhism into hospitals, schools, and disaster zones. This is Humanistic Buddhism, a Pure Land built on Earth.
What is Emptiness in Buddhism? It's Not What You Think
Emptiness isn't nihilism, it's the possibility of change. Understanding dependent origination can help you let go of anxiety and find inner peace.