The primary story of Shiva is that of an ascetic who sits atop a stone mountain but who eventually becomes a householder, ...

While Buddha had promoted monasticism and celibacy, Shiva’s story celebrated sexuality. Vishnu balanced the two extreme views.

In Hindu thought, the divine is not a distant force but a living presence woven into human relationships. One of the most ...

Shiva is now a husband — married to Parvati, the reincarnation of Sati. Shiva is a father — to Ganesha and Kartikeya (Skanda or Murugan).

They adhere to the Theravada branch of Buddhism known in other parts of Asia, such as Thailand, for its great gentleness. It emphasizes renunciation and the effort to attain enlightenment.