Away From the Source: A History of the Disappearance of Buddhism

Away From the Source: A History of the Disappearance of Buddhism in Ancient India

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India was the birthplace of the Buddha. It gave rise to the Buddhist religion. The Buddha and his greatest disciples lived and taught there. How did Buddhism disappear from its homeland? What can we learn from Buddhsim's fate in India? In this talk, we will explore these questions to find out what lessons history holds for our own practice.

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