In the sphere of Buddhism, the dome-shaped structure is known as a ‘stupa,’ one of its most significant physical forms. Interestingly, its history goes back to ancient India, where it was initially made to serve as a funerary mound enclosing the ashes or other relics of distinguished individuals. Before the coming of Buddhism, these mounds […]Read More
Asvaghosa: Unravelling the Enigma of a Prolific Buddhist Philosopher and Dramatist Aśvaghoṣa, alternatively transliterated as Ashvaghosha and etymologically signifying “Having a Horse-Voice,” is identified as a prominent figure in the realm of Sarvāstivāda or Mahasanghika Buddhist philosophy, dramatic literature, poetry, and oratory, originating from the Indian subcontinent. His birthplace is recorded as Saketa, the modern-day […]Read More