A multipage, well illustrated, site on Korean Buddhism. Covers history, practice, and art.

An overview of Buddhism that considers the role of the pipal tree, among other things, in the establishment of the faith. The tree is sacred to Buddhists as the tree under which the meditating Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment.

A page describing the importance and history of a number of Zen temples in Japan. Includes pictures of the temples as well as details of the temple construction and history.

This site from PBS explains the various religions of South Korea including Buddhism, Christianity, and Confucianism.

This virtual exhibition project discusses many aspects of ancient Chinese history, including ancestral worship, weaponry, sacrifice, the Shang Dynasty, gods, the Chou Dynasty, burials, Emperor Shihuangdi, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism.

Gateway to Buddhist studies with links, books, etc.

A biographical sketch of D.T. Suzuki. Discusses the teaching he did in the West.

Dr. Jennifer N. McIntire presents a scholarly outline of the Buddha's life and mission.

Read about the different religions of Bangladesh.

A site in response to the September 11 tragedies. Twenty Buddhist monks constructed a madala at the Sackler gallery.

Reference article provides an overview of the ancient religions of India, including information on Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

Published as a short story in 1955, Franny and Zooey represents J. D. Salinger's interest in Zen Buddhism and other spiritual themes.

A biography of Siddhartha Gautama, Buddha, complete with the story of his miraculous birth.

This entry has information on the significance of Sarnath as a Buddhist pilgrimage site, and the temples that have been built there throughout Buddhist history.

This article about the people of Burma tells of the many ethnic groups and languages in the country. From the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

Learn the reasons that Hinduism as a religion cannot be separated from Hinduism as a way of life. Understand Hindu belief and practice.

A glossary to assist your study of Kushan history that includes entries for countries, cities, rulers, religions, and the like.

An article about Avalokitesvara discussing his place in the Buddhist pantheon. Includes art depicting Avalokitesvara.