A major Buddhist monastic and educational center in ancient Magadha, known from archaeology and textual accounts.
Nalanda was a large Buddhist mahavihara (monastic complex) in the region of ancient Magadha, in present-day Bihar.
Unlike many entries in this archive, Nalanda sits substantially on the history/archaeology side of the line: there are excavated structural remains and accounts left by visiting monks. Where details come from later tradition rather than material evidence, this archive
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A later classical-era state often associated with notable achievements in learning, art, and science — with the popular "golden age" label treated cautiously.
A major tradition originating in ancient India, spanning many schools and cultures, with a distinctive analysis of self, suffering, and conduct.