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Odisha's Buddhist Triangle: How Ratnagiri, Udayagiri and Lalitgiri Kept Buddhism Alive

The faith that disappeared from everywhere it mattered mostBuddhism was born in what is now Uttar Pradesh, reached its peak in Bihar, and was carried across Asia by monks who walked out of India in every direction. Then, somewhere between the 12th and 13th centuries, it effectively ceased to exist…

Times Life · Aug 10

A new video game depicts America’s visa process as a maddening slot machine — and Donald Trump as its jealous god

Every spring, hundreds of thousands of people around the world try their luck in America’s visa lottery. Io Dodds meets the journalist-turned-developer behind a new satirical video game that aims to capture its twists and terrors

The Independent UK · Mar 29

Buddha’s foster mother played a key role in the orphaned prince’s life – and is a model for Buddhists on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day offers an opportunity to reflect on what motherhood means in different religions and cultures. As a scholar of Buddhism and gender, I know how complicated Buddhist attitudes toward mothers can be.

The Conversation · May 6, 2025