In terms of number of adherents, Buddhism is world’s fourth largest religion. While estimates vary between 200-500 million adherents, the generally agreed number of Buddhists is estimated at around 350 millions. It comes to 6% of the world’s population.
What is the timeless truth of the Buddha? Its great rulers and its spread in various countries? How its pragmatic philosophy has influenced worldview? Precious material to answer these and similar questions of global importance, have been selected for our readers.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Archna Chaturvedi
Dr. Archna Chaturvedi Ph.D. from J.N.U. completed her Post doctoral research with financial assistance of Indian Council of Historical Research. She has a number of research papers to her credit. Dr. Chaturvedi has participated in national and international seminar and conference and presented her research findings on human rights, international studies, political and historical themes.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR R.K. Pruthi
R. K. Pruthi was awarded the Ph.D. Degree from Kurukshetra University on “Annie Besant†being the first research work on the subject. Also obtained Degrees in Law and Education from Delhi and Kurukshetra Universities respectively. A seasoned teacher and researcher, he was till recently the Deputy Director (Research) at Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR), New Delhi. A celebrated author and an Advocate of the Supreme Court of India, Dr. Pruthi has written many outstanding books and encyclopaedias.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR S Ram
Dr. S. Ram, is a versatile genius. A wide spectrum person – an educational scientist and administrator, and a celebrated author, having over three decades professional standing, currently he is an Advocate, Supreme Court of India.
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