Buddhist meditation has been practiced for more than 2,500 years. It began with the personal experience of Siddhartha Gautama, who later became the Buddha. Afte…
Buddhism is one of the world’s oldest religions. It began more than 2,500 years ago after the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama, who became known as the Buddh…
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama celebrated his 91st birthday in Leh, Ladakh, on Sunday, drawing an estimated 25,000 followers and well-wishers to the Shewatsel…
Monks are often able to meditate for many hours without becoming restless. Some people can even meditate through the night or spend months in silent retreat. Th…
The Jogye Order, South Korea’s largest Buddhist sect, will host a series of cultural events alongside the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in…
KATHMANDU — Buddhist communities from 10 countries gathered in Jackson Heights, Queens, on Sunday for what organizers described as the largest unified Vesak Day…
Buddhist meditation is not only about relaxation. It is a path to understand the mind and the nature of life. Buddhists meditate to reduce suffering and to deve…
Tibetan Buddhists eat meat mainly because of history, climate, geography, and custom. Many Tibetan Buddhists also know that meat eating creates moral tension, s…
Nine Buddhist monks have died after an 11-year-old boy drove his parents’ pickup truck into a religious procession in northeastern Thailand, authorities said. T…
Tibetan Buddhism is a rich and complex tradition of Buddhism, originating in Tibet and the Himalayas. It blends the teachings of early Indian Buddhism with Tibe…
Myanmar has awarded one of its highest religious honours to Nepali Buddhist scholar Most Venerable Khenpo Chimed Tsering, also known as Dr. Lharkyal Lama, in re…
Buddhism begins with a simple but profound observation: life involves suffering. This teaching is not pessimistic. It is realistic and compassionate. The Buddha…
BRUSSELS, June 30, 2026 — UN House Brussels hosted a special ceremony on Tuesday to commemorate the Day of Vesak, bringing together diplomats, Belgian instituti…
Buddhism is one of the world’s oldest and most influential religions. It has guided millions of people for more than 2,500 years. Today, it is practiced across …
Thousands of Buddhist devotees gathered across Sri Lanka on Wednesday (29) to observe Poson Full Moon Poya, marking the historic arrival of Arahat Mahinda Thero…
Leh, Ladakh — The 14th Dalai Lama arrived in Leh on Sunday for his annual two-month summer stay in Ladakh, where he is expected to deliver religious teachings, …
Many people ask whether Tibetan Buddhists believe in a soul. The question seems simple, but the answer requires careful explanation. In many religions, a soul i…
Tibetan Buddhism is unique because it combines deep philosophy, rich ritual life, strong monastic learning, and living devotional practice in one tradition. It …
Buddhism places great importance on meditation. Many people who are new to Buddhism often ask, “How many times a day do Buddhists meditate?” The answer is not a…
HAI PHONG, Vietnam, June 23, 2026 — The Hai Phong City Buddhist Association honored four representatives from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (…