Our trip to the Hemis Monastery
We have been working from Leh for the last 3 months. Every weekend we try and go on a bike ride. We recently visited the Hemis monastery. It is perched…
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Ladakh’s Past
Delving into Ladakh’s Past One of the most picturesque parts of India, Ladakh is a destination that is a beautiful blend of nature and culture. A breath taking view, a…
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Culture and people of Vietnam
What is it to live in country like Vietnam? How has the war ravaged nation developed and shaped up or retained their culture? With many invasions that Vietnam has had…
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Ancient Universities in India
Ancient Pushpagiri University Education in ancient India was always given the highest prominence in Indian society since the Vedic period. During these times, Gurukuls and Ashrams formed the centers of…
The rise of Buddhism during Emperor Ashoka
Most historians agree to the fact that Buddhism originated in the northern India in the 5th century BCE. Tracing it’s origin to Siddhartha Gautam, the Buddha. Hinduism was the…
Buddhism in Maharashtra
Ajanta! Karla! These are the most prominent names that come to one’s mind at the thought of Buddhism in Maharashtra. Coming from Lumbini in the north, Gautam Buddha spent…
