Recognised worldwide in his red robes and with his wide smile, Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th dalai lama, describes himself as a ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the Dalai Lama ‘an enduring symbol of love' on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

Buddhist thangka paintings are visually captivating and impressive — but there is more to them than meets the eye. Thangkas often focus on a specific deity and scene, and their form and surrounding ...

The Hamsa- This religious symbol is known as the Hand of Fatima and is meant to fend off evil. The Mandala- A religious emblem most commonly connected to Buddhism and Hinduism.

By visibly wearing her Buddhist symbol, the new batonniere may be sending the following message: "Every lawyer is free, just as I am, to wear the religious or philosophical symbol of their choice ...

About one-third (31%) of Asian Americans who identify their religion as Buddhism say religion is very important in their lives, while another 40% say it is somewhat important. Buddhists are less ...

Learn about the religion of Buddhism with facts, figures, quizzes, videos and interactive activities from BBC Bitesize Religious Studies. For children between the ages of 11 and 14.

D HARAMSHALA, India — The Dalai Lama turned 90 on Sunday surrounded by thousands of followers, who thronged the Himalayan town of Dharamshala, where the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism has been ...