Themes: Buddhism; the life of the Buddha; the festivals of Wesak and Parinirvana Day; the Eightfold Path. Summary: this assembly is suitable at about the time of the festivals of Wesak (April or ...
Mindfulness is one of the eight steps along the noble path the Buddha described to reach enlightenment. To practice mindfulness is to shift from a reactive, to a more deliberate and considered ...
HIROSHIMA--A large, ancient statue of Buddha, displayed near ground zero soon after the atomic bombing to provide emotional support for survivors, is finally coming home after disappearing for ...
The Temple of the Reclining Buddha, known as Wat Pho in Thai, is a Buddhist temple complex which is most known for its gold-plated "Reclining Buddha" sculpture. The Buddha measures 151 feet long ...
One of the city's most popular attractions, the Jade Buddha Temple impresses visitors with its legion of statues. The temple was originally built to house two jade statues brought in from Burma.
India, as the birthplace of Buddha Dhamma, holds a foundational place in the practice and symbolism surrounding the relics of the Buddha. The presence of relics--be it physical remains of the ...