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…
Buddhism is a spiritual tradition that focuses on understanding the nature of suffering and how to overcome it. At the heart of Buddhist teachings are the Four …
DONGDUCHEON, South Korea — A South Korean Buddhist monk known online as the “G-Dragon monk” is attracting widespread attention after videos of his dance perform…
Buddhist teachings are a complete path for understanding life, suffering, and true peace. They are based on the awakening of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Bu…
In every age, human beings face the same inner struggles. People seek happiness, yet often feel dissatisfied. They achieve success, yet still experience anxiety…
Sri Lanka’s opposition United National Party (UNP) has accused the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) government of attempting to weaken Buddhism and interfer…
The Dalai Lama will travel to New Delhi for treatment on his left knee before embarking on an extended visit to India’s Ladakh region later this month, his offi…
SARIKEI, June 4 — A seven-storey pagoda under construction at the Sarikei Orthodox Buddhist Association is expected to become a new landmark and tourism attract…
SINGAPORE, June 4 — The Royal Thai Embassy in Singapore organised a volunteer and merit-making activity on May 22 to commemorate Her Majesty the Queen’s 4th Cyc…
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. — Authorities have arrested a woman in connection with a fire that damaged the nation’s oldest Buddhist monastery in late March, accordi…
SEOUL — Visitors will have the opportunity to experience Korean Buddhist culture through temple cuisine, tea meditation and hands-on activities during a special…