Shortlisted for the $75,000 Cundill History Prize, Dust on the Throne: The Search for Buddhism in Modern India offers a new perspective on the history and revival of Buddhism in India. In an interview ...

This is one the first images of the Buddha ever created. It shows him in an enlightened state, wearing monk's robes and seated in the lotus position. The position of his hands indicates that he is ...

Buddha Purnima 2024: Buddhists mark the day with prayers, meditations. Buddha Purnima, a sacred festival observed by Buddhists worldwide, honours the birth of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.

American Buddhists are outraged by the violent acts of Buddhist monks against Muslims in Myanmar. Buddhism is a religion of peace, we assert — so how can Buddhists possibly engage in violence? Some ...

Sacred relics of Lord Buddha have journeyed from India to Bhutan for a public exposition as part of the Global Peace Prayer ...

One of the prominent days for the Buddhist community, the birth anniversary of Lord Gautam Buddha is celebrated as the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima or Vesak. This year the occasion falls on ...

On the full moon day of Vaishakh month, the birth anniversary of Lord Gautam Buddha is celebrated as the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima or Vesak. This year the occasion falls on May 26, which ...