The Complete Encyclopedia of Buddhism
Buddhaṃ Saraṇaṃ Gacchāmi · I take refuge in the Buddha
From the Bodhi Tree in India to the great monasteries of Tibet and the serene pagodas of Southeast Asia — explore the world of the Dharma.
From the palace of Kapilavastu to the Bodhi Tree at Bodh Gaya — the extraordinary journey of the prince who became the Awakened One.
From the ancient ruins of Nalanda to the gilded spires of Shwedagon — the world's most magnificent Buddhist temples.
The Buddha's teachings — the Dharma — offer a systematic path from suffering to liberation, grounded in wisdom and compassion.
Temples, statues, rituals, monks, and the sacred landscapes of the Buddhist world — a visual meditation.
Meditations, teachings, temple tours, and rare documentary footage from the world of Buddhism.
From the forest monasteries of Theravada to the esoteric practices of Vajrayana, Buddhism has flowered into rich and diverse traditions.
The vast body of Buddhist literature — from the original Pali Canon to the sublime Mahayana Sutras and the esoteric Tantras.
Towering figures of the Awakened One, each a sacred focal point for millions of devotees across Asia and the world.
From its birthplace in northeastern India, the Dharma has spread to every continent, embracing hundreds of millions of practitioners.