Dec. 8 marks the celebration of Bodhi Day in Japanese Buddhism. Bodhi means enlightenment or awakening in Sanskrit. It commemorates the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha.

A scholar of Buddhism explains authentic ways to engage deeply with the tradition, ranging from short meditation retreats to ...

In Japan, the simple act of walking has long been connected to working toward enlightenment.

While today, in India, Buddhism is strongly linked with social activism and anti-caste movements, the reason Buddhism thrived ...

When Siddhartha renounced his power, position, and wealth he left behind a family. A Young Son Rahula and Princess Yasodhara but historians still argue today if Yasodhara even existed. Was it just a ...

However, Buddhism teaches us that true enlightenment transcends these dualities. It’s not about choosing one over the other but about embracing the wholeness of existence.

We are told that when the Buddha attained enlightenment, he was given food by two merchants. Pleased, he gave them a folded robe on which he placed the overturned bowl, and this inspired the stupa ...

From the Four Noble Truths to the Eightfold Path and the 'Triratna', let's take a look at the essential tenets of Buddhism as ...

Sri Lankans have been in spiritual mode since April 18, the first day of the special exposition of the tooth relic of Gautama ...

India’s government will officially transport sacred Buddha relics - recognized as national treasures - to Vietnam by military ...

Move follows Vietnam’s state-sanctioned Buddhist association accusing Thich Minh Tue of being a threat to public order ...