Odisha has a rich Buddhist heritage. Ratnagiri, part of the ‘Diamond Triangle’ of Ratnagiri, Udaygiri, and Lalitgiri, had a ...

For centuries, monks have sought solitude and isolation on their path to spiritual enlightenment, choosing some of the most remote places on the globe to construct their monasteries. Some of these ...

Long before modern conservation theories emerged, Bhutan and its people championed a form of sustainable living deeply rooted in Buddhism. The power of faith, reflected in a new initiative by the ...

The documentary offers a close look at a 1,400-year-old tradition of Japanese Buddhist sculpture and the master-apprentice relationship that preserves it.

A high-profile gay couple married in Thailand on Thursday as the kingdom's same-sex marriage law went into effect, an AFP ...

It is about 40km south of Purulia town. Barely a decade back, the area was like an open-air museum with scattered sculptures of Jain and Buddhist deities. Thankfully, a gated enclosure has been built ...

Highlights so far of the 2025 contemporary dance festival, spread across New York City, are Symara Sarai and Leslie Cuyjet’s outstanding dances. By Gia Kourlas Symara Sarai, like a hurricane ...

The dictionary defines it as “the ethical principle of not causing harm to other living beings.” From its very inception, Buddhism has held a deep commitment to non-violence. Ahimsa represents a ...

Shaw’s exploration of Buddhist texts highlights the repetitive nature of oral traditions. While modern readers may find this tedious, Shaw suggests it cultivates awareness by encouraging ...

The Buddha famously stated, “There is no greater happiness than peace.” In Christianity, Jesus expressed similar sentiments and declared “Blessed are the peacemakers” The ultimate goal for a Buddhist ...

"This initiative ensures the recognition of traditional education alongside modern learning, thereby safeguarding and advancing Buddhism in the region," he added. He also highlighted the Himalayan ...