Research shows that Buddhism's dissemination in Tibet is not separable from the Tibetan humanistic folk elements, which have played a key role in the development of Tibetan culture.

Folk-Elements in Burmese Buddhism. Alchemy, spirits, and ancient rituals. By Maung Htin Aung. ... there were also Mahayana Buddhism and Tantric (or magical) Buddhism, but debased and distorted, ...

The aging spiritual leader is looking to prevent Beijing from taking advantage of a power vacuum. But there is pressure to ...

Nichiren Buddhism differs from other schools of Buddhism in focusing on this world, and in its view that it is the only correct tradition. ... This is one of the key elements of Nichiren Buddhism.

Theravada Buddhism is strongest in Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos and Burma (Myanmar). It is sometimes called Southern Buddhism and is one of the largest subdivisions of Buddhism.

With a history dating back some 1,200 years, Yasaka Shrine has long been home to Japan’s peculiar blend of Shintō and Buddhist faiths. It is famed for the Gion Festival, one of Japan’s three ...