A quiet longing finally took shape for Anju Sekhar in the middle of refurbishing her home: “a Buddha corner”. Not merely decorative, nor designed for display, but something inward-looking. A corner ...

This is the story of how a young man came to be known as The Buddha ("Buddha" means "awakened one"). He was not a god. He was a human being like you and me. As with all ancient tales, we can't know ...

In this video, Buddha saves animals from being sacrificed by the Priests of those days. The Buddha was against animal sacrifice. He had to be, for he was staunchly opposed to killing. Killing, not ...

(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 ...

A reporter’s essential reading list on Buddhism in Asia. By Aatish Taseer The T writer at large Aatish Taseer spent some three weeks traveling for “The Prince’s Journey” and several months reading ...

Starting at the birthplace of Buddhism, a writer traces how its teachings spread across Asia, transforming the continent forever. The Prince’s Journey Starting at the birthplace of Buddhism, a writer ...

(RNS) — For the Buddhists who deposited these relics — as for Buddhists today — the gems, bone and ash all belong to the Buddha and shouldn’t just be sold to the highest bidder. (RNS) — On May 6, just ...