An article that explains a short history of Buddhism, its basic priciples and its spread throughout Asia.
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What is Theravada Buddhism?
An overview of the basic concepts and doctrines of Theravada Buddhism. - By John Bullitt.
Historical overview of the Pali language
The language of the Theravada canonical texts is Pali (lit."text"). Pali, based on a dialect of Middle Indo-Aryan, is the language that was spoken in central India during the Buddha's time.
The Great Doctor of Northern India, Jivaka Kaumara – Bhrtya
An excellent, in-depth article on the life and work of the founding father of traditional Thai massage, as told from a historical Indian perspective, by Gunakar Muley of the Vigyan Prasar Organization.
A short biography of Jivaka Kormarbhhacca
Notes about the Father Doctor - his youth, his medical training and personal connections to the Buddha.
The Physician of the Buddha
Jivaka the Physician
A short compilation of passages about Jivaka, compiled by Paul Carus in 1894.
The Discarded Child
Translations of “Om Namo…”
Variations of the translation of the famous mantra to Jivaka.