Buddhism, the great religion was discovered more than two thousand six hundred years ago, in India by Prince Siddhartha the Enlightened- the Buddha. It has contributed significantly, for the development of culture and civilization in India. The philosophy of Buddha widely accepted, as major ethical standard, otherwise called Sila which train one’s mind and body in strict accordance Down the centuries, Buddhism was spread over the whole of Asia and the world at large, as a religion, philosophy, creed and way of life, moulding a new culture and civilization. A new creative spirit in art, architecture, sculpture, literature and infact, the entire gamut of human endeavours in every country of Asia, in particular, was the most decisive outcome of the influence of Buddhism. H.G Wells has remarked that “Buddhism has done more for the advance of human civilisation and true culture, than any other influence in the chronicles of mankind”. Buddhism today, is part of the glorious heritage of mankind.
Books Info
| Books name | Buddhist Heritage of Odisha |
| Author | Sunil Kumar Pattnaik |
| No Of pages | 271 |
| Publisher | Mayur Publications |
| Publication | 2012 |
| Printed At | NA |
| Distributor | NA |