The full moon day in May holds profound significance in Buddhism. It commemorates three pivotal events in the life of Prince Siddhartha Gautama: his birth, enlightenment, and passing, all of which ...

Buddha had many things to teach us. Here is one of his most important and famous teachings. Buddha said that there are two things to remember in life: Take care of your thoughts when you are alone.

My high school teacher, late professor Kotagama Wachissara Thero, told us that there is no “ism” in what the Buddha taught. “You are too young to grasp this, but think about it when you get a chance,” ...

Buddha's teachings inspired a worldwide religion that is today estimated to have between 150 and 300 million followers. Buddhism teaches that life is full of suffering which is often caused by a ...

Strangely enough, some of the most profound discussions about Buddhist teachings I've had over the years didn't happen in a temple or a monastery. No, these impromptu discussions were usually held ...

Ranchi: The Central Academy, Ranchi, celebrated the birth of Gautam Buddha on the academy grounds on Thursday. Organiser Harish Sanskritayan stressed upon the timeless importance of Gautam Buddha in ...

Buddha statues are among the most recognizable symbols in the world. They are not just pieces of art, but they also carry ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at a Buddha Purnima function in New Delhi on Monday New Delhi: On the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that his teachings of ...

After retiring from a 39-year government service, Anand Shrikrishna has immersed himself in writing about spiritual and social topics. Drawing inspiration from his practice of Vipassana meditation and ...