Archaeologists working in Nepal have uncovered evidence of a structure at the birthplace of the Buddha dating to the sixth century B.C. This is the first archaeological material linking the life of ...

It was 35 years ago, on March 28, 1991, that Venerable Rahula Thera, then a young monk, embarked on a journey to the Na forest in Ulpathagama, Palagama, in the Anuradhapura District. Today, three and ...

As per ancient Chinese texts and principles of Feng Shui, the Laughing Buddha is highly revered as a symbol of happiness, abundance, and prosperity, and placing it in the right place can not only ...

There are two global trends that are being observed in relation to Buddhist monks these days. The first of them is very interesting. The first of them is the Buddhist monk peace walk (Walk for Peace) ...

A woman in the Philippines gained social media attention after she found that the green statue she worshipped for four years was actually an animated cartoon character, the South China Morning Post ...

The Piprahwa jewels, which returned to India in July 2025, are now showcased at the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics in New Delhi. The one-of-a-kind exhibition, which allows ...

New Delhi (AFP) – Sacred ancient gems linked to the Buddha were unveiled on Saturday in India for the first time since their colonial-era removal. The Piprahwa gems, a collection of more than 300 ...

The 41m Sleeping Buddha at Wat Photivihan in Kampung Jambu, Kelantan attracts domestic and international visitors while serving as a centre for Buddhist worship. (Bernama pic) Did you know that ...