In some cultures, menstruation and childbirth are treated as polluting, not life-giving. One Buddhist text’s interpretation of ‘Blood Pond Hell’ shows how far such beliefs go – and how women respond.
Former prime minister and senior leader of the Nepali Communist Party (NCP) Jhalanath Khanal has also expressed concern over ...
In Sri Lanka, where Buddhism shapes national identity, political culture and daily life, the exposition of holy relics marks ...
While it can be seen as a project for the development of heritage and tourism infrastructure, it also contains aspects of cultural diplomacy ...
The Tibetan Buddhist leader was awarded Best Audiobook for "Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama." ...
NEW DELHI, (ANI) – Bodhidharma, a revered Buddhist monk who lived during 5th or 6th century is credited for transmitting Chan Buddhism (the Chinese school of Mahayana Buddhism) in China. The word Chan ...
The bright-green drink dominating social feeds today began with a very different brewing style—and a journey across cultures.
Chhattisgarh: Sirpur Heritage Festival to be held from Feb 1-3 to celebrate Buddhist legacy, culture ...
A senior Tibetan Buddhist figure from Qinghai province, part of the traditional Tibetan region of Amdo, has reportedly remained missing since being detained in December 2024, prompting serious ...
In the eastern Himalayas, Tawang used to be a loosely administered frontier region even after the 1914 Shimla Convention ...
The 90-year-old, who lives in exile from his Tibetan homeland, says he accepts the award with "gratitude and humility" but it has sparked a furious response from China.
Sirpur Heritage Festival 2026 set to celebrate Buddhist legacy, culture, global connections ...