Buddhism: News
05 Apr 2024
BhutanHop on a journey through serenity at Bhutan's hidden gems
Bhutan, a small kingdom nestled in the Himalayas, is known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs), and dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys.
25 Jan 2024
IndiaUnderstanding Mahayana New Year: A celebration of spiritual renewal
Buddhists are celebrating Mahayana New Year—a celebration deeply rooted in the traditions of Mahayana Buddhism, on January 25, 2024.
08 Nov 2023
SpiritualityFlowers with Indian mythological significance
India's culture is a tapestry woven with intricate threads of mythology and nature.
21 Jul 2023
Gautam BuddhaDrukpa Tsheshi: History, significance, and celebrations
Every year on July 21, Drukpa Tsheshi is celebrated to mark Lord Gautam Buddha's first preaching of the Four Noble Truths to his first five disciples.
05 May 2023
LifestyleBuddha Purnima: Know everything about the biggest Buddhist festival
Buddha Purnima is being celebrated on May 5 this year.
04 May 2023
Gautam BuddhaBuddha Purnima 2023: 5 kheer recipes to celebrate the festival
Buddha Purnima, which is also popularly known as Buddha Jayanti, is being celebrated this year on May 5.
15 Feb 2023
SpiritualityParinirvana Day 2023: Meaning, history, significance, and celebrations
Observed on February 15 every year, Parinirvana Day or Nirvana Day commemorates the death of Lord Buddha when he attained complete nirvana at the age of 80.
29 Nov 2022
ThailandThailand: Temple left without monks after all fail drug test
While many people visit temples and places of worship to experience spiritual and mental peace, monks of a temple in Thailand have been found guilty of drug abuse and were defrocked, as per AFP reports.
09 Oct 2022
Rajendra Pal GautamDelhi cabinet minister resigns over Buddhist mass conversion event row
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Rajendra Pal Gautam was forced to resign as Delhi's Social Welfare Minister on Sunday following protests by the BJP which kicked up a storm over his presence at an event in Delhi where 10,000 people converted to Buddhism on Friday.
01 Jun 2022
SpiritualityZazen meditation: Everything you need to know
Zazen is a meditative practice that is primarily popular among Zen Buddhists. The meditation is performed by sitting in the lotus position resembling a seated Buddha.
16 May 2022
Narendra ModiNepal: PM Modi arrives in Lumbini on Buddha Purnima
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the sacred Maya Devi Temple in Nepal's Lumbini on the occasion of Buddha Purnima on Monday.
28 Jun 2019
BBCIs Dalai Lama's 'attractive female successor' remark really sexist?
The 14th Dalai Lama is one of the most revered spiritual leaders in the world, perceived as a figure of humanity and compassion.
12 Nov 2018
DalitMuzaffarnagar: 25 Dalits convert to Buddhism alleging discrimination
Twenty-five Dalits converted to Buddhism in Shamli district (Muzaffarnagar) in a ceremony performed by Bodh Bhikshu Bhante Pergyashil.
