In 68 CE, during the reign of Emperor Ming of Han or Mingdi, this temple became the first Buddhist house of worship ... learning and did not translate many books,’: if they did nothing but ...

Shi Yongxin, abbot of China's Shaolin Temple, emphasised the need to shift humanity’s values and behaviours, promoting ...

The Vietnamese Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh said that everyone has a “ Buddha nature .” Everyone is capable of becoming a ...

GMC’s goal is to attract investment, develop skills, and create jobs in the Buddhist-majority country known for its Gross National Happiness (GNH) index — an economic gauge that counts factors ...

Buddhist Bhutan to Build 'Mindfulness City' to Woo Investment, Create Jobs By Gopal Sharma and YP Rajesh KATHMANDU (Reuters) -Bhutan, the Himalayan kingdom that brought the world the concept of ...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who is in Laos for the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus, argued that Buddhism ...

These Christian ethnic minorities live in a unique context: In Myanmar, Buddhism is the state religion, and Buddhists make up 90 percent of the population. Most of the country’s elite ...

Do You Think Like a Buddhist? We sometimes think we will be happy when we get that promotion, buy that perfect house, or meet that flawless soul mate. When these goals are met, why is contentment ...

Democracy depends upon using words wisely. With the right words, citizens can live and work together, even in disagreement – ...

In Buddhism, Diwali is an occasion to celebrate the day when Emperor Ashoka, who ruled in the third century BC, converted to Buddhism. Emperor Ashoka, initially a ruthless ruler, embraced Buddhism ...

GRAFTON ― Police believe an organized crew of thieves broke into a Buddhist temple and meditation center over the weekend. Police Chief Neil A. Minardi said four men broke into the New England ...