Strangely enough, some of the most profound discussions about Buddhist teachings I've had over the years didn't happen in a temple or a monastery. No, these impromptu discussions were usually held ...

The full moon day in May holds profound significance in Buddhism. It commemorates three pivotal events in the life of Prince Siddhartha Gautama: his birth, enlightenment, and passing, all of which ...

At present, we live in a world that is so full of turmoil and sadness, either brought about by nature or by human beings, that we begin to lose heart. Every new day brings with it news about something ...

From its beginnings in India some 2,500 years ago, Buddhism spread and became influential across a wide area of the subcontinent and Central Asia. The decision of King Ashoka, the third-century ruler ...

(Lead With Added Details)<br />New Delhi, Nov 25 (UNI) union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that Lord Buddha''s teachings remain profoundly relevant today, and if the world were to follow them, ...

Compassion and a desire to relieve suffering are central tenets of Buddhism. Yet, as with the world's other religions, the behavior of Buddhism's nearly 500 million adherents often run in opposition ...

Vesak or Buddha Poornima or Buddha Jayanti is one of the most important and sacred festivals for the Buddhists all over the world. It marks the birthday of Lord Buddha and also observes his ...

Buddhism Illuminated: Manuscript Art from Southeast Asia is a lavishly illustrated book published earlier this year by the British Library in collaboration with Washington University Press. The book ...

Noting that the teachings of Lord Buddha were as relevant in the current times as they were earlier, both President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that as the world fought ...

The International Buddhist Confederation celebrated the declaration of Pali as a classical language by the Centre, on the occasion of the 'Abhidhamma Divas'. The event in collaboration with the ...