NEW YORK — A few years ago, Peter Mendelsund lost the desire to read.

Some people seem to defy time—not with expensive products, but with daily choices that nourish body and soul. Here are 8 ...

Tara is popularly worshipped in the Mahayana and Vajrayana sects of Buddhism, and is considered a saviour who bestows ...

The Barabar caves near Bodh Gaya, carved during the Mauryan era, are India's oldest rock-cut caves, famed for their acoustics, polished interiors, and inscriptions honouring the Ajivak sect.

Representation of non-Abrahamic religions and spiritual traditions, particularly in the mainstream comics universe, is ...

Buddhism: A Journey through History” presents a rich tapestry of thematic stories that span topics such as the law, philosophy, war and governance. These narratives will surprise and engage readers ...

When I met Pema, my practice formalized into Tibetan Buddhism. For seven-and-a-half years, we’ve been practicing together, meditating together, and now writing the book. I don’t think it’s ...

By partnering with Buddhist and academic communities worldwide, they aim to advance the digitization of Buddhist texts, share the outcomes of these efforts, and further disseminate the teachings and ...

Furthermore, it has proposed initiatives to raise the digitization of these texts as a major national concern. The South China Sea Buddhist Academy, China's premier international Buddhist ...

During this time, they learn what it is like to wear the robes, receive offerings and study the Buddhist texts. Many women find this opportunity meaningful because they can offer merit to their ...

Organised by Servants of the Buddha, the presentation is based on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and what the early Buddhist texts (Tripitaka) say about sustainability. Drawing from the wisdom ...

Credit: Wikimedia Commons/ Yoshi Canopus Kumarajiva, a fourth-century monk and scholar responsible for translating Buddhist texts into Chinese, is venerated by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP ...