Tag Archives: Buddhism

Book Review – How the World Thinks: A Global History of Philosophy by Julian Baggini

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Tarun Rattan

  How the World Thinks: A Global History of Philosophy by Julian Baggini5 of 5 stars   View all my reviews The world is shrinking fast and most of us are in the throes of multiculturalism interacting with neighbours, work … Continue reading →

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India’s Contribution to Human Civilization

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Tarun Rattan

In What ways India has contributed to the World ? 1.Hinduism World’s oldest and 3rd largest religion., founded during the period of Indus Valley civilization (3300 B.C. – 1700 B.C.). 2.Buddhism 4th largest religion, founded by Gautama Buddha, in 6th … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Empires of the Indus: The Story of a River by Alice Albinia

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Tarun Rattan

  Empires of the Indus: The Story of a River by Alice Albinia5 of 5 stars The Empires of the Indus is a magnificent travelogue covering the trail of Sindhu or Indus river starting from Sindu Delta in Arabian sea … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Stages of Meditation by Dalai Lama XIV

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Tarun Rattan

Stages of Meditation by Dalai Lama XIV 5 of 5 stars This book records the commentary on Kamalashila’s “Stages of Meditation” as rendered by His Holiness Dalai Lama to his close followers in Manali 1989. Acharya Kamalashila was a great … Continue reading →

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Book Review – A Survey Of Buddhism by Bikshu Sangharakshita

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Tarun Rattan

A Survey Of Buddhism: Its Doctrines And Methods Through The Agesby Bikshu Sangharakshita My rating: 5 of 5 stars A great overview of Buddhism and the doctrines of its different schools. I’d purchased the book from the Bodhi temple’s Temple … Continue reading →

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