Discovering Buddhism in Southern Punjab A Study of Vanishing Buddhist Heritage at Sui Vihāra

Abstract

The province of Punjab occupies the central part of Pakistan. It has a rich cultural profile starting from Pre-Historic times to the colonial period. Owing to its friendly environmental conditions and plains, urban headquarters like Harappa, Taxila and Lahore established at this particular region. Southern part of the Punjab is also equally important and offers a rich built heritage. Preset research paper is about one of the sites related to one of the Buddhist settlements in Southern part of the province.