Laughing Buddha represents Budai, a Chinese monk from the 10th century, known for his joyful nature and wisdom. He is admired for his cheerful and carefree personality.

Salah, meaning ‘prayer’ or ‘supplication’, is also known as Namaz among non-Arab Muslims. Salah is one of the five pillars of Islam, which form the core beliefs and practices of the religion.

Young people in China are no longer settling into marriages arranged by their parents. But they are still looking for ...

Prayers at the Graveside Aside from the time of mourning, the month of November, including especially All Saints' day and All Souls' day, is a traditional time for visiting graves, as is the ...

O Jesus, our great High Priest, hear my humble prayers on behalf of your priests. Give them a deep faith, a bright and firm hope and a burning love which will ever increase in the course of their ...

whether this past year brought you success, fulfillment, and joy, or you faced grief, setbacks, and struggle, New Year prayers are a great way to give thanks for the past year, seek guidance for the ...

It’s no laughing matter. A Houston dentist led cops on a brief chase Saturday before getting nabbed with more than 100 canisters of nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, stashed inside his car — and ...

This vegan Buddha bowl is a brightly coloured visual feast. Wherever you go in Indonesia, you will always find gado gado on the menu, although the ingredients vary enormously. This Buddha bowl ...

A family who said they could hear hospital staff laughing in a nearby room as their son was taken off life support were given "poor bereavement" care, an investigation has found. Five-year-old ...

But it’s no laughing matter for The Associated Press. The White House blocked an Associated Press reporter from an event in the Oval Office on Tuesday after demanding the news agency alter its ...