Chennai: Tamil Nadu’s Buddhist history hasn’t got much attention from mainstream historians. But a new paper maps the widespread travels of a 16th-century Buddhist yogi from Rameswaram. He set out ...

Welcome to Religions of the World. Buddhism: The Religion of Buddhists. Buddhism is about 2,500 years old and people who follow Buddhism are called Buddhists. Buddhists follow the teachings of a ...

But Buddhism played a major role in a fall of the centre of the Islamic Empire. History often speaks of the continuous rise of Islam with the arrival of Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century.

Dhamma means 'to uphold', and therefore it is central to Buddhist belief as it 'holds up' the religion and Buddhists may also believe that it upholds the natural order of the universe. Dhamma is ...

Aspirants are taught celibacy, undergo the Yagyopaveet Sanskar, and perform Pind Daan for both their family and themselves. While Aghoris also worship Shiva, they equally venerate Maa Kali and follow ...

Aghoris are considered devotees of Lord Shiva and primarily follow the Kapalika tradition, which is why they are often seen carrying a skull (kapal). The word “Aghori” originates from the ...

Along with worshiping Shiva, they also worship Maa Kali. Aghoris follow the Kapalika tradition. Aghori Sadhus have no fear of both death and life. Worship method of Naga Sadhus Naga Sadhus are ...