Routes pictured are based on maps from the map collection at Cornell University Library (with special thanks to Nij ...

In Thailand, where it’s the state-sanctioned religion, practices have proved to be surprisingly mutable. The Prince’s Journey ...

Lack of institutional sympathy over the centuries, especially at the elite level, may explain why it entered the modern era with relatively little gas in the tank. A century ago, many reports alleged ...

Across the 36 countries surveyed, people’s views on the importance of religion to national identity vary widely. Large shares in middle-income countries say being a member of the historically ...

Buddhism is one of the most pervasive of all religions, and theologically one of the most accommodating. In the 2,500 years since Gautama Buddha first preached his doctrines in India, they have spread ...

Buddhism is pivotal in Sri Lanka, shaping its cultural heritage and national identity and playing a key role in social and religious practices. Sri Lanka has one of the highest Buddhist populations in ...