Nagarjuna – The Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way

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In Buddhism, various branches and schools have emerged over time, but the main division is between Hinayana and Mahayana Buddhism. Hinayana Buddhism is also known as Southern Buddhism because it is prevalent in Sri Lanka and Indochina. Hinayana, the small vehicle, is older than Mahayana and is more focused on monastic and ascetic practices. Mahayana, … Read more

Buddhist Philosophy – the Power of the Mind

One question that is frequently asked about Buddhism is whether it is a religion or a philosophy, and different experts give different answers. According to Indian philosopher Mysore Hiriyanni (Basic Features of Indian Philosophy), Buddhism “started as a religion and was soon forced to become a philosophy as it had to defend itself against the … Read more