Showing posts with label moghuls. Show all posts
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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Why Buddhism Prospered in Asia but Died in India.

There is a fascinating article on "The Buddhist Channel" about Buddhism in India (or lack thereof). I have often wondered why Buddhism failed to survive in the very country where it originated.

The story that unfolds describes a perfect storm that developed against Indian Buddhism. It's an epic history of Moghul invasion, Hindu persecution and a split within Buddhism itself. A saga that is captivating, insightful and perfect for a film adaptation. Click on this sentence to read the full article at "The Buddhist Channel."

~I bow to the Buddha within all beings~