Buddha's Rainy Retreats Buddha spent many rainy seasons in Shravasti, teaching and debating with his disciples. The "Jetavana Monastery", "Anathapindika's Stupa", and other ruins reflect a deep ...

Tucked in the misty mountains of northeast India, Tawang Monastery is the largest in India and second only to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. Perched at 10,000 feet, it houses a 28-foot-high gilded ...

Buddha Purnima 2025: Buddha Purnima is also known as Vaishakh Purnima, which is the most significant festival for Buddhists, as it is the anniversary of the birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana ...

Nestled on Nui Lon mountain, Chon Khong Zen Monastery enchants travelers with its breathtaking views and colossal gold-plated Buddha. Located on the slopes of Nui Lon (Big Mountain) in the coastal ...

a close friend of Wickramasinghe and resident monk at the Hilda Jayawardenaramaya Buddhist Monastery on Heron Road. “He needs some mental support at the temple. It has been difficult for him to ...

A Buddhist monastery in Thailand is the target of a police investigation after more than 40 human bodies were being used for meditation practices, according to multiple reports. Agence France ...

BANGKOK, Nov 23 — A Buddhist monastery north of Thailand’s capital is under police investigating after 41 human bodies were discovered being used in meditation practices, sparking questions over their ...

Buddhist monastery ‘using human bodies for meditation’ Police working to ID 41 cadavers found at Phichit site and clarify their origins PUBLISHED : 23 Nov 2024 at 16:32 ...

fruits and golden statues of the Buddha, watching the celebrations of his 18th birthday in silence, with a faint smile. Jalue Dorje knew it would be the last big party before he joins a monastery ...

fruits and golden statues of the Buddha, watching the celebrations of his 18th birthday in silence, with a faint smile. Jalue Dorje knew it would be the last big party before he joins a monastery ...

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