The Buddhist remains of Central Asia stand as silent witnesses to a millennia-old connection between India and the heart of Asia.

After 14 years in hiding, when King Valagamba finally returned to reclaim his throne in Anuradhapura around 89 BCE, he paid homage to a cave—a dark, wind-swept ...

Dalai Lama's 90th birthdaycelebrations: Dalai Lama called to focus on achieving peace of mind through cultivating a good heart and by being compassionate.

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Korean officials discovered the painting in the Smart Museum’s collection at the University of Chicago. It was stolen from a temple nearly 35 years ago.

Centuries-old sacred tradition, Buddhist Incense is threatened by overharvesting, regulations, and climate change.

Lighting sang, a traditional incense made from juniper and other local plants, is a sacred daily ritual among Buddhist communities in Nepal’s Trans-Himalayan regions like Manang, symbolizing ...

Sariputta M., a 67-year-old Buddhist monk from Dammaiguda, explained, “Today is very special for Buddhists because three important events happened on this day — Buddha was born, He was ...

Pope Francis’s historic visit to Thailand in 2019, during which he met the Supreme Patriarch and Buddhist leaders, helped forge stronger interreligious ties. His consistent outreach to ...