Resultados para "buddha" en Asia

The Buddha and the Sahibs: The Men Who Discovered India’s Lost Religion by Charles Allen. For nearly 1,000 years, from the destruction of temples and monasteries by Muslim invaders in the 11th and 12th centuries, followed by Hinduism’s increasing power, Buddhism vanished from the country of...

Experience the awe-inspiring creation and tragic destruction of ancient Silk Road monuments in this historical journey. Perfect for your daily commute or an evening of deep focus, this evocative narrative transports armchair travelers to the dramatic cliff faces of central Afghanistan. Listen as...

Explore the tragic art history of the Silk Road’s lost marvels and the global fight to preserve our cultural heritage. Perfect for a contemplative commute, this gripping historical narrative transports you to the ancient Bamiyan valley. Stand beneath towering cliffs where magnificent carved...

Explore the gripping history of the Afghan Silk Road and the tragic destruction of two monumental ancient statues. Perfect for an educational commute or deep focus, this reflective narrative brings the rugged Bamiyan valley to life. Witness how a bustling crossroads transformed into a modern...

A landmark biography by the New York Times bestselling author of Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World that reveals how Genghis harnessed the power of religion to rule the largest empire the world has ever known. Throughout history the world's greatest conquerors have made their mark...

A gripping portrait of modern Tibet told through the lives of its people, from the bestselling author of Nothing to Envy “A brilliantly reported and eye-opening work of narrative nonfiction.”—The New York Times Book Review NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Parul Sehgal, The New...

Explore how a small Himalayan kingdom defied global empires to secure absolute sovereignty in this epic Asian history. Perfect for your daily commute or an immersive session of armchair travel, this dramatic narrative explores the fierce survival of a spiritual epicenter. Dive deep into a tense...

When the robe becomes a weapon, who can stop the violence? We think of Buddhism as a faith of peace—rooted in compassion, patience, and nonviolence. But across South and Southeast Asia today, the robe is being turned into a weapon as radical monks and nationalist movements unleash hatred and...

Much about Nalanda remains shrouded in mystery. When was it founded? Who founded it? Who studied and taught there? What subjects were offered? How many students and teachers were there? Was Nalanda a university in the modern sense? And what ultimately led to its downfall? Nalanda by Abhay K...