Innocent as he was Ahimsaka started collecting the fingers. He thus became a notorious highwayman and earned the nickname “Angulimala" (necklace of fingers). When he was about to kill his own mother, ...

Shravasti, an ancient city in Uttar Pradesh, India, is steeped in history and spiritual significance. Once among the six largest cities during Gautama Buddha’s time, it served as the backdrop for many ...

One gets to see remains of Gautam Buddha’s hut Anandakuti and Gandhakuti in the monastery. Other attractions of the city are the Anathapindika’s (Sudatta), Angulimala’s stupa and Shobnath ...