Since the time of the early Buddhist kings, Tibet has enjoyed a rich history of philosophical enquiry and carries this heritage forth today. Buddhism is a "wisdom tradition," meaning that it is based ...

The life and adventures of a Chinese monk who made a 17-year journey to bring Buddhist teachings from India to China. Xuanzang subsequently became a main character in the great Chinese epic Journey to ...

In Nepal, Mha Puja, a tradition honoring the body and spirit, strengthens family bonds, recounts our columnist Yann Vagneux, ...

The Five Moral Precepts and the Noble Eightfold Path are important guides for the Buddhist family and other areas of life. Image caption, A mother and child making an offering to a boy monk at a ...

A mother and child making an offering to a boy monk at a temple in Thailand. The early Buddhist scriptures teach that husbands and wives should respect and honour, show love and trust, and remain ...

When the great King Anawrahta of Pagan united the whole of Burma into a single kingdom in the eleventh century and made Theravada Buddhism the national religion, there were already in existence a ...

The theme of the Sixth World Buddhist Forum (SWBF), "Hand in Hand for Coexistence," represents a grand vision. As discussions unfold regarding Buddhism's role in promoting global peace and mental ...

Myanmar – Scattered across the lush, rolling hills of southern Myanmar’s Tanintharyi region, rebel fighters stationed at checkpoints inspect cars and trucks traveling towards a nearby town ...

Actor-director Parambrata Chattopadhyay's Nikosh Chhaya, the second installment of the Bhaduri Moshai series, is set to ...

The essence of Odisha’s Jagannath culture lies in a beautiful collage of philosophies under the Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shakta Upasana, Buddhism, Tantrism, Sikhism and its beautiful reflection is ...

Colombo, October 12 (Daily Miror)- Eelam Peoples’ Democratic Party (EPDP), a Tamil party led by former Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda, has created history by fielding two Buddhist monks ...

Bangkok, Thailand – Wanitcha Amkham rotates her roti stall between the Thai capital’s food markets throughout the week, hawking pan-fried dough that has been perfected in recipes passed down ...