In the Theravada form of Buddhism followed in Southeast Asia, Gautama’s enlightenment is commemorated along with his birth ...

Buddhists throughout the world celebrate Bodhi Day, but they do not all celebrate Siddhartha’s enlightenment on Dec. 8. In ...

Sahaya Darcius P, who recently translated the Thirukkural into Korean, tells Ranjeni A Singh that the Tamil philosophy of ...

When the word "zen" comes up, many might think of the practice of Buddhism, but the term also refers to being peaceful and ...

You don’t have to become a Buddhist monk to realize the value of contemplating hard questions without clear answers.

Democracy depends upon using words wisely. With the right words, citizens can live and work together, even in disagreement – ...

Shi Yongxin, abbot of China's Shaolin Temple, emphasised the need to shift humanity’s values and behaviours, promoting ...

When we start practicing mindfulness, it’s just like that story.

Radhika Aligh heads to the Land of the Thunder Dragon for a historic pilgrimage through its mountains — and meets plenty of wisdom-dispensing locals along the way ...

Located in Dong Trieu district, the northern province of Quang Ninh, Ngoa Van pagoda relic complex is a sacred pilgrimage ...

The Vietnamese Zen master ... shared by many Buddhist traditions: No person is truly “evil,” in the sense of being an irredeemable monster, because everyone can learn to practice mindfulness.