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The Bao Thien Pagoda, standing at 100 meters tall, holds the record for the tallest pagoda in Asia. It houses the relics ...

According to Phrawai, in Buddhist belief, the reclining Buddha symbolises reverence for the sacrifices of Gautama Buddha and serves as a reminder of the teachings of the Dhammapada, which emphasise ...

Buddha in the bush and a thousand miles from care, the quiet rural location south of Dubbo, seems the most unlikely spot for ...

Gen Z’s call to step out of one’s digital bubble and experience the world as it is, echoes the Buddha’s awakening beyond his palace of illusions ...

We’re looking back on 2025 with reprints of some of the best stories of the year. In Robin Wharton’s review: ‘Siddhartha, She ...

Buddha Purnima, observed on May 12, 2025, commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha. This auspicious day encourages reflection on Buddha's teachings of peace, compassion, and ...

One of the most significant religious celebrations that Buddhists and those who are interested in spirituality all over the world observe is called Buddha Purnima. This festival is also referred to as ...

Buddha Purnima 2025: Buddha's Birthday, also called Buddha Jayanti or Buddha Day, is a major Buddhist festival observed across much of South, Southeast, and East Asia. The sacred occasion of Buddha ...

(The Conversation) — The historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, taught that family ties were obstacles to enlightenment. However, his relationship with his mother remained important for him. (The ...

Not being a believer in past Buddhas or future Buddhas, there is only one Buddha I believe in, and have no problem with the term Buddha either, though many synonyms are associated with this great ...