The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) and the Foundation for Universal Responsibility of the Dalai Lama recently ...

The walls are lined with vibrant, striking tapestries. Shades of gold, orange and red stand out from the swaths of green and ...

Over the years, I have visited Kek Lok Si Temple light-up on several occasions. Every time, I was fascinated by the ...

In Buddhist Jataka, Buddha once turned himself into a red fish and offered his flesh to people to save them from starvation ...

By Dr Upali Abeysiri May I be permitted to add to the thought-provoking article, “The Buddha I believe in” (The Island, 24th ...

Religion has historically functioned as both an ideological force and a mechanism for social regulation, evolving through ...

Losar is a time for the Monpas to refresh their spirits and renew their commitment to religious and cultural practices. It marks the end of the old year and the beginning of a new cycle, symbolising ...

Rajgir, nestled in the Nalanda district of Bihar, is a treasure trove of history, spirituality, and natural beauty. From ...

Vladimir Putin sent congratulations to Head of Traditional Sangha of Russia Pandito Khambo Lama Damba Ayusheyev and the sangha that he leads on the occasion of the White Month of the Lunar New Year.

Merchants played a significant role in the spread and support of Buddhism, as evidenced by various Buddhist scriptures and ...

Vladimir Putin congratulated Russia’s Buddhists on the Lunar New Year. The message reads, in part: “I extend my warmest greetings on the occasion of the White Moon festival, marking the arrival of the ...

Behind the dreamy scenery of the HBO show’s latest location lurks an explosive story of Thailand’s involvement in the ...