My life has changed drastically since I adopted an interest in Buddhist philosophy. A significant part of the peace, determination, and happiness I feel today can be traced back to the ...

Since the time of the early Buddhist kings, Tibet has enjoyed a rich history of philosophical enquiry and carries this heritage forth today. Buddhism is a "wisdom tradition," meaning that it is based ...

decodes the meaning of Naraseeha Gatha—a hymn that not only answers the curiosity of Rahul, son of Gautama Buddha, but also ...

The life and adventures of a Chinese monk who made a 17-year journey to bring Buddhist teachings from India to China. Xuanzang subsequently became a main character in the great Chinese epic Journey to ...

Buddhism is largely based on the teachings and philosophy of one man, the Buddha, and his spiritual journey. But tracing a timeline of events for the historical Buddha can be difficult ...

[Photo provided to China Daily] With their heads removed and bodies broken into pieces to be sold around the world, Buddhist statues taken from sacred grottoes in North China are being made whole ...

He was born into a privileged family, who were considered a ruling family. Birth - Buddhist teachings say that his mother, Queen Maya, had a dream foretelling of the Buddha’s birth and during ...

What do I need to know? Buddhists recognise that there is a continuous cycle of life, death and rebirth. This cycle is known as samsara. The ultimate aim of Buddhist practice is to become free from ...

Bristol Buddhist Studies, previously the Centre for Buddhist Studies at the University of Bristol was created in 1993 within the Department of Theology and Religious Studies as the first Centre for ...

A current Gatha that I use often during the day is “Let go, Let God”. I think it has its origin in recovery literature but works well as a Buddhist Gatha. Letting Go – Being Present ...

This Diwali, upgrade your homes décor with indoor fountains. Enjoy Myntras Diwali sale and be mesmerized by tranquil designs, ...