Siddhartha Gautama, the Lord Buddha, was born in 623 B.C. in the famous gardens of Lumbini, which soon became a place of pilgrimage. Among the pilgrims was the Indian emperor Ashoka, who erected one ...

UK gardeners have been advised that a simple kitchen staple could be the key to keeping rats away from their cherished plants. Those with green fingers are all too familiar with the fact that ...

Oregonians who would otherwise go hungry could see a significant reduction in their federal food benefits if a proposal backed by U.S. House Republicans passes, the state’s U.S. senators and ...

A late-night burger run has turned into a police pursuit overnight, after a man’s Lexus SUV was stolen while he was inside a fast-food outlet in the city. “This is a great story … it’s the ...

The annual Project Salina effort to gather food for the hungry is reaching its halfway point. Project Salina is an annual food collection effort that has been going every year in Salina for over ...

In modern times, it dates back to 1974, when India conducted its first nuclear test in 1974 under the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the programme was coined Smiling Buddha. The reason behind this ...

On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, Shekhar, who is known for frequently sharing philosophical insights with his followers, once again left many reflecting. This time, he related a ...

In that moment, the first Buddha was born, the ‘Awakened soul’, who spent his life sharing his knowledge, the lessons from life, and the right way to live a life. In 2025, people are ...

Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak or Buddha Jayanti, a sacred Buddhist festival, will be observed on May 15, 2025. This day commemorates Gautama Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and death, all ...

Buddha Purnima 2025 is being celebrated across the nation on May 12, due to which several schools and colleges will remain closed on Monday. Buddha Purnima is also known as Vesak, which is an ...

The birthday of the Buddha is a holy occasion for all his followers, but is celebrated on different dates depending on the school of Buddhism or country to which one belongs. In many parts of Asia ...

As we approach Buddha Purnima 2025 on May 12, a day of spiritual renewal for Buddhists worldwide, it’s essential to reflect on the historic revival of Dhamma in 1956. This event, led by Dr. B.R ...