Forthcoming books on the life of the Buddha, St. Augustine, and the Biblical villain Haman each offer new perspectives on the men behind the myths.

Poson celebrations, second only to those of Vesak as far as Sri Lankan Buddhists are concerned, honour an Indian who shaped ...

The event was organised by Kashkol Collective at the India International Centre. There was music, poetry, and a five-course ...

Impermanence refers to the temporary and uncertain nature of much of what people perceive as reality. People often cling to ...

Cringe you might, but laugh you will - the 'Not Going Out' comedian has become a national treasure ...

Did Laozi exist, or does that name merely represent the various authors who are believed to have written the famous Tao Te ...

The word Nalanda evokes images of studious monks abuzz with dialogue, of kitchens and lodgings, of furious yet not ...

The Temple of the Reclining Buddha, known as Wat Pho in Thai, is a Buddhist temple complex which is most known for its gold-plated "Reclining Buddha" sculpture. The Buddha measures 151 feet long ...

Delhi clashes with UK heirs over gems interred with bones and ashes of The Enlightened One for thousands of years A screen displays an image of 'The Piprahwa Gems' at the auction house Sotheby's after ...

In the second calendar year of the third millennium of our Common Era, that is in 2001, our world witnessed two acts of destruction which have, since then, set the trajectory of global politics, ...

Escape Tokyo for Kamakura: a peaceful blend of history, temples, coastal views, and nature, just an hour from the city.

Ludhiana: To assess the deteriorating condition of Buddha Dariya, the Buddha Dariya Action Front PAC carried out a thorough inspection of the area near an effluent treatment plant (5MLD ...