Indians now jet across the country for concerts and cricket matches. “Spiritual tourism” is also in vogue, leading hotels to ...

The devotional art of Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism share many similarities, even some gods. To understand why, you need to examine the ancient Indian origins of these religions and their ...

Buddha You’ve likely seen fat, smiling Buddha statues in Chinese restaurants, antique stores and even neighborhood gardens, ...

The ceremony in Chaiyaphum province, just over five hours’ drive from Bangkok, is part of a growing movement in Thailand where “forest monks” are linking Buddhist practice with environmental activism.

BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh met Dalai Lama on Tuesday in Ladakh. The meeting reflected a deep spiritual ...

He added that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India has stood firm on its ancient promise of being a sanctuary for seekers of truth and justice ...

The sun rises over tall mountains in Ladakh as old temple bells ring through valleys that have heard prayers for hundreds of years. All across India, Buddhist temples stand like peaceful islands in ...

The proposal to list Tilaurakot (identified as the ancient Kapilvastu) was deferred by the committee based on a recommendation from the ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites), UNESCO’s ...

In a powerful tribute to the spiritual legacy of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, over 500 eminent Buddhist scholars, ...

Nepal's bid to enlist Tilaurakot, the ancient capital of the Shakya kingdom and the palace where Siddhartha Gautam spent his princely life before he became the Buddha, on the UNESCO World Heritage ...

Marking his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama expressed gratitude to India for its hospitality since 1959, indirectly addressing China's claim over Tibet. He highlighted India's role as the land of Buddha ...