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RATINGS: Sites are rated from 1 owl (good) to a high of 5 owls. Read more- An Introduction to Buddhism
Buddhism has over 2,000 years of history and tradition. That's a lot to pack into a single website, but this one serves as a strong starting point for Buddhism newbies. Included in these pages are the history of Buddhism, basic Buddhist principles, Buddhist morality, vocabulary, Zen poems, and more.
- Resources on Women's Ordination
In Buddhism, women may be ordained either monastically or non-monastically. As nuns, they dedicate themselves to prayer and service. This website provides a helpful chart of the types of ordinations and robe colors available to women throughout the Buddhist countries of South, Southeast, and East Asia, with the corresponding robe colors.
- The Life of the Gotama Buddha
From birth to Enlightenment to death, the life of Siddharta Gautama is detailed at this website. Born into royalty, Gautama gave up his wealth in favor of an ascetic lifestyle. After a 40day meditation, Gautama achieved Enlightenment. Now called the Buddha, he began preaching the Four Noble Truths, and a new religion was formed. Separated into four sections, this site provides the essential information about the founder of Buddhism.
- Buddhism and its Spread Along the Silk Road
After it arose India, Buddhism spread throughout central Asia by means of the missionaries traveling the Silk Road. China, Pakistan, Japan, and Korea were just some of the countries touched Buddhism. This website comprehensively describes the spread of Buddhism with text, maps, and timelines.
- Maitreya Project
In 2005 the Maitreya Project will unveil an exquisite environment for Buddhist teaching and practice. This new facility, based in Bodhgaya, India, the place where the Buddha achieved Enlightenment, will be dominated by a 152-meter-high bronze statue of the Buddha seated upon a throne filled with an atrium of art, statues, and shrines, all overlooking 45 acres of beautiful gardens. This website provides a great overview of the project and its work to date.
- Reviving Buddhism in India
Although India is the birthplace of Buddhism, the religion nearly disappeared from the country due to the powerful presence of Hinduism, Islam, and other religions. During the mid-20th century the ancient religion grew in numbers as Hindu "untouchables" rejected Hinduism's caste system in favor of Buddhism. This article details the resurgence Buddhism in India, which now boast over 10 million Buddhists.
- A History of Buddhism in Sri Lanka
The Buddha never traveled to Sri Lanka, but his teachings did. Those teachings have shaped the Sri Lankan cultural landscape. This website, from a Sri Lankan Buddhist, traces the history of the religion's travel from Indian to Sri Lanka. Because the author is a non-native English speaker, this page lacks perfect grammar and spelling, but the content is detailed and informative.
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