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

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 ...

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This country has a population of around 550,000, which includes thousands of foreign workers, mainly from India and Sri Lanka ...

Ex-model and hotel regular Chloe has nailed the chic, high-end resort look. To meet her new friend Chelsea for a day of beach-side chilling, she wears a simple black bikini with a beaded crochet dress ...

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 ...