The Mahayana and Theravada presentation of the points on which the Buddha remained silent, since to answer them would only create confusion in the minds of questioners.

Buddhism appeals very much to the modern world because it is based on reason and the scientific method. Buddha said, “Do not believe in anything that I say just out of respect for me, but test it for yourself, analyze it, as if you were buying gold.” Modern-day people are attracted to such a non-dogmatic approach.

Before the 1937 purges, Buddhism flourished in Mongolia. Learn about all the features of its monasteries and their customs.

The Buddhist path to inner peace is taming the mind; the path in Islam is remembrance and trust in God.