Buddhism remains a powerful and enduring force in Southeast Asia, particularly in mainland countries like Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, where countless devotees engage in a myriad of ...

Legend has it that it's over 2,600 years old, making it the oldest Buddhist stupa in the world. With its bejewelled spire and relics of four Buddhas, this is not just a religious site-it's an icon.

It was dangerous and impractical for society. And so, Buddhism gradually faded in the land of its birth. Buddhist missionaries learnt from this and softened their approach abroad.

by Dr. Justice Chandradasa Nanayakkara The word Ahimsa, derived from Sanskrit, means non-harm or non-injury and is often translated into English as non-violence. The dictionary defines it as “the ...

Buddhism is a spiritual tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development and the attainment of a deep insight into the true nature of life. There are 376 million followers worldwide.

Singapore – a religiously diverse and multicultural international financial center – saw its stock of Buddhist migrants jump from around 280,000 in 1990 to 1.0 million in 2020 (up 263%). The growth of ...

With a shaved head and flowing monk robes, a South Korean DJ chants traditional Buddhist scripture mixed with Gen-Z life advice over a thumping EDM beat, as the crowd goes wild.

Among Christian scholarly books on Buddhism, Yandell and Netland’s book competes closely with David Burnett’s The Spirit of Buddhism for the top spot.

(Getty Images) Buddhism originated around the fifth century B.C.E. in India, but today, more Buddhists live in China than India. Han Buddhism, the dominant branch of Buddhism in China, has blended ...

While a rich body of Buddhist writings exist on how to avoid violence, few examine how to practice Buddhist values and regulate conduct during armed conflict. This new volume, “Buddhism and ...

Buddhism and Abuse - The Unspeakable Truth 06/12/2023 In August 2017, the Dalai Lama’s Buddhist faith community was left reeling by allegations of abuse.