An excerpt from Trespassers on the Roof of the World discusses the spread of Buddhism to Tibet and the origin of some of the unique practices of Buddhism seen in Tibet, such as rule by lamas and the prayer-wheel, or mani-chuskor.

Buddhanet offers a detailed introduction to Theravada or Hinayana Buddhism. Includes information on the basic tenents of Theravada, the language known as Pali in which the Theravada scriptures were written, and the history of this school...

A short introduction to Burmese Buddhism. Provides a good historical overview.

Article outlines the holy places, holidays, and ritual practices of the Buddhist faith. Includes links to more extensive information about selected holidays.

This resource discusses the history of the Buddhist kingdoms, and how their godlike monarch worked. Discusses Buddhist religious rituals and beliefs as well.

This article provides a history of the practice of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Among the topics discussed are the the first through fourth Councils, the Emperors and scholars who had a profound impact on the practice of Buddhism, and the...

A short history of Buddhism in Cambodia. Includes graphics and details of the Angkor temple.

Buddhanet offers a lecture on the basic tenents of Buddhism and a description of their relevance to modern life, especially in the West.

This is a good site for those interested in the different images associated with the Eastern religion, Buddhism. It Specializes in different types of Buddha imagery. Very useful for those studying the integration of art and religion in...

A site detailing Buddha and the fundamentals of Buddhism. Provides a brief history of India in relation to the growth of the spiritual movement.

This site explains the origins and history of Theraveda Buddhism, including a link to a map of Southeast Asia showing areas where Theravada dominates.

A map showing how Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism spread out of India throughout Asia. The map is accompanied by a description of both schools.

A teaching by Lama Zopa Rinpoche on the use of the Tibetan Prayer Wheel. Explains why Tibetan Buddhist use the prayer wheel. Discusses the different kinds of prayer wheels and the mantra Om Mani Padme Hung. Includes a glossary of...

An interactive look at the Buddhist wheel of life.

This entry is about the concept of Dhamma, the earliest of the Canons of Buddhism, which establishes clear exposition, self-realization, and so on.

Buddhanet offers an introduction to the Mahayana school of Buddhism.

A description of the life of Anagarika Dharmapala and the organizations he helped found to foster Buddhism, especially in the West. Includes list of modern Great Buddhists.

A page with a variety of information and resources concerning Avalokiteshvara, known in Tibetan Buddhism as Chenresig.

An explanaton of Dhamma (Dharma), the nonaggressive, moral and philosophical system of the practicing Buddhist.

A young boy from Minnesota is in "training" because it is believed that he is the reincarnation of a spiritual leader within the faith who died nine years ago. Check out the story and what the Dalai Lama has to say about it all.

A long essay on the Tripitaka, the Chinese Mahayana scriptures. Discusses the various parts, their history, and their importance.

BuddhaNet.net offers a long discussion of what the Three Gems are and what it means to take refuge in them.

Discusses the Three Ways, which are a blend of Taoist, Buddhist, and Confucianist schools of thought, and what each of these philosophies contributes to the Three Ways.

In addition to a review of earlier Burmese history, this article gives a clear explanation of the current military regime and the hardships it is causing the country. The information is current to the end of 2007. From the U.S. State...