This video highlights the water-intensive nature of textile mills globally, particularly in Bangladesh. It discusses the significant amount of water consumed by these mills and the resulting pollution of the Ganges river. It also...

What did Buddha mean when he talked about emptiness? It's often thought to be a depressing or nihilistic thing, but the original meaning of it couldn’t be further.

What was demanded of the Chinese empire at the time as they expanded and why? How was silk used for the soldiers of the garrison as well as on the community level?<br/>
The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives, Part 3

This video highlights the story of a floating farmer in Bangladesh who has adapted to the challenges of climate change by growing food on water. The floating farms not only provide food security but also contribute to agricultural...

What were the pros and cons of exchanging silk? How was silk handled within nomadic tribes?<br/>
The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives, Part 2

This video explores the changing attitudes towards the hijab in Indonesia since gaining independence in 1945. It highlights how, after years of restriction under the authoritarian regime, wearing the hijab has become a symbol of...

This video discusses the positive impact of man-made interventions on the Brahmaputra River, particularly the construction of dams by India and China. The video also highlights the consequences of these changes, such as floods, erosion,...

CW: Mass Violence, Sexual Assault Last month, Myanmar's leader Aung San Suu Kyi denied that her country committed a genocide against the Muslim Rohingya people. Let's look into what's going on, and why the Rohingya Genocide is a very...

This video explores the influence of television on shaping the Indonesian identity, particularly through religious soap operas. It examines the shift from traditional soap operas focused on wealth and aesthetics to religious-themed...

In this video, the viewer is taken on a journey to learn about the Niqab Squad, a support group for women who wear the full face veil in Indonesia. Through interviews and interactions with the squad members, the video explores the...

What was silks place in the Buddhist realm? How did the Buddhist use of silk create competition with others?<br/>
The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives, Part 4

In this episode we examine the topic: Who was the Buddha?

With half a billion followers, the world’s fourth largest religion is Buddhism, a faith or philosophy that aims to overcome suffering and achieve a state of inner peace and wisdom called Nirvana. It was founded by the followers of...

This video discusses the importance of the Sunderbans mangrove forests in Bangladesh, which act as a barrier between freshwater sources and the sea. However, deforestation for timber and rising sea levels are threatening the survival of...

This video highlights the challenges faced by developing economies, particularly Bangladesh, in transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy. It showcases the environmental pollution caused by reliance on fossil fuels and the...

In this episode we examine the topic: What is Buddhism?

In South Korea, Buddhist monks and clergy are rallying against what they call “religious bias” within the government.

The holiday marked cautiously with prayers for the pandemic to be over.

The Dalai Lama on Wednesday (Jul 2) said that the 600-year-old institution will continue after his death and that he would have a successor after he dies. "I am affirming that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue", he said in...

The exiled spiritual leader of Tibet has confirmed he will name a successor, reassuring Buddhists worldwide that the centuries-old Dalai Lama tradition will continue. In response, China has asserted that the next reincarnation must be...

Religious tension mounts in eastern India as Buddhist groups protest for control of their holiest site

Bill proposed by India's ruling BJP party would grant citizenship to migrants from all of South Asia's religions, except Muslims.

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Growing international concern about human rights violatio
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Burma has focused attention on the country's elect
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Aung San Suu Kyi. ...

Temple at Boddh Gaya, India, monks praying; people arriving at Boddh Gaya; bicycle rickshaw; woman with prayer wheel; people queuing, monks with masks queuing; beggars with bowls; man with prayer wheel queuing; SOT, Lhakdor, Secretary...