Religion in geopolitics

Religious and sectarian conflicts can also trigger clashes in a chaotic international political landscape.

Buddha never undertook a journey to preach his teachings in the Himalayas. Born in Nepal, he attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya and first met his disciple in Sarnath, Varanasi, India. However, people didn’t appreciate his newfound enlightenment until other Southeast Asian countries and Ceylon (Sri Lanka) recognised him. His teachings subsequently travelled back to India and its neighbouring countries like Nepal and Bhutan.