Buddhism is a path of wisdom, compassion, and inner transformation. It began more than 2,500 years ago with the awakening of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Bu…
About 300 activists in Sri Lanka, joined by Buddhist monks and Christian clergy, have called for a ban on private tuition classes held on Sundays, arguing that …
Sensō-ji Temple is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in Japan. It is located in Asakusa, Tokyo, and attracts millions of visitors every year. Many people …
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced on June 2 that a Ramey warrant has been issued and served for Fiona GuoGuo Lu, 36, of Mou…
The Metta Sutta is one of the most loved teachings in Buddhism. It speaks about loving-kindness, a quality known as metta in Pali. This teaching is simple but v…
Incense drifted through a city park as Buddhist dignitaries, local officials, veterans, and residents gathered to honor those who sacrificed their lives during …
Theravada Buddhism is one of the oldest living Buddhist traditions in the world. It traces its origins back to the earliest Buddhist community founded by Gautam…
The Buddhist Canon is the collection of sacred teachings in Buddhism. It preserves the words of the Buddha and the explanations of later masters. These texts gu…
The Great Buddha is one of the most famous religious and cultural symbols in Japan. Many travelers visit Japan hoping to see a giant Buddha statue, but they are…
The Eightfold Path is one of the most important teachings in Buddhism. It provides practical guidance for how people can live wisely, ethically, and peacefully.…
SEOUL — Nestled among bamboo groves and pagodas, the National Museum of Korea has become one of the world’s most popular museums by combining cultural heritage …
RATMALANA, Sri Lanka — The High Commission of India in Sri Lanka marked Bak Full Moon Poya Day with the inauguration of an exhibition highlighting India’s Buddh…
A Buddha statue can add beauty, peace, and meaning to a garden. Many people place Buddha statues outdoors because they want to create a calm environment for med…
DHARAMSALA, India — Shugsep Nunnery and Institute in Dharamsala has completed its first purpose-built retreat center in exile, marking a significant milestone f…
Buddhist art is a form of visual expression that reflects the teachings, history, and spiritual ideals of Buddhism. It developed over more than two thousand yea…
BEIJING — Chinese authorities detained a Buddhist monk in Beijing shortly after he publicly commemorated the anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown,…
Theravada Buddhism is often seen as the oldest surviving form of Buddhism. It is sometimes called the “Teaching of the Elders.” This name suggests stability and…
TOKYO, Japan — An international study tour held from May 6 to May 20 brought participants across Japan to explore the country’s diverse religious traditions, st…
Chinese Buddhist monk Shi Daoguo, also known as Zhang Chao, was reportedly detained by security authorities after briefly commemorating the June 4 Tiananmen ann…
Tibetan Buddhist monks, members of the Tibetan exile community, and Himalayan Buddhists have observed the sacred Tshechu festival with prayers for world peace a…