Buddha’s timeless wisdom offers a gentle but powerful roadmap for peace, clarity, and inner strength. These teachings are not ...

One result of Buddhism's inherent flexibility is a bewildering array of religious rituals and traditions—"cultural trappings" that Howley believes often obscure the Buddha's original teachings.

Venerable Shartse Khensur Rinpoche Jangchup Choeden, Secretary General of the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), has ...

Images of Buddha’s enlightenment often portray him sitting alone under the bodhi tree, his body emaciated from fasting. Some depictions show the Buddha’s right hand pointing down, asking the earth ...

The birthday of the historical Buddha or Shakyamuni Buddha, known as Vesak in several countries, celebrates the birth of the child who became Prince Siddhartha around the end of the 4th century B.C.

As many of you know, I write about Buddhism, not as a religion, but as a practical path for finding a measure of peace and contentment in life. Historically, the word “Buddhism” is a fairly recent ...

Buddha's wisdom provides a roadmap for children to build essential life skills. These teachings emphasize discipline, honesty ...

Buddhist Studies in Cambodia serves not only as religious education but as a holistic academic discipline that integrates ...

The Buddhist society is deeply shocked and worried about the acts of "releasing" lifeless items into the natural environment ...