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Women In Buddhism: The Forgotten Disciples Of The Enlightened One
As we celebrate Buddha Purnima 2025 on May 23, a day of spiritual renewal for Buddhists worldwide, it’s essential to remember the women who have walked the path of enlightenment alongside the ...
Thailand King’s disowned son makes surprising return as Buddhist monk, sparking speculation about royal comeback
Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, once disowned by Thailand's King Rama X, has been ordained as a Buddhist monk, signaling a ...
American Council of Learned Societies Names 2025 Fellows and Grantees of The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Program in Buddhist Studies
The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the 2025 awardees of The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Program in Buddhist Studies. The program promotes the understanding ...
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Buddha’s foster mother played a key role in the orphaned prince’s life – and is a model for Buddhists on Mother’s Day
These women played key roles in the Buddha’s life story, and they continue to inspire Buddhists today. Mahaprajapati specifically inspires women as the first Buddhist nun. Many Buddhist ...
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Buddha’s foster mother played a key role in the orphaned prince’s life – and is a model for Buddhists on Mother’s Day
These women played key roles in the Buddha’s life story, and they continue to inspire Buddhists today. Mahaprajapati specifically inspires women as the first Buddhist nun. Many Buddhist scriptures ...
500 Million Women Without Menstrual Products: Why Menstrual Hygiene Day Is Still Relevant
The world bleeds, but cannot talk about it. This is the case everywhere, in almost all cultures, where women are shamed for menstruating. However, it needs to change, and this is what Menstrual ...
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Men’s fear and women's 'just rights'
Everywhere—in homes, on the streets, in religious places—a number of men are eager to bring up religion whenever a women's ...
Jewels linked to Buddha remains go to auction, sparking ethical debate
On Wednesday, a cache of dazzling jewels linked to the Buddha's mortal remains, which have been hailed as one of the most ...
Buddhist statue stolen from Japanese temple returned from South Korea after 13 years
A 14th century Korean Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago was returned on Monday, following a years-long legal battle between Japan and South Korea over its ownership ...
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The first Buddhist Chief Justice of India is committed to social justice and judicial restraint
A lover of Marathi cuisine, the chief justice is often found enjoying a meal at Maharashtra Sadan in the capital, and still ...
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Teen on mission to break world records for visiting every country in the world
An aspiring teenage filmmaker on a mission to become the youngest and fastest person to visit every country in the world said she has met female Buddhist monks and even a baby gorilla on her travels.
A Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago is returned from South Korea
TOKYO (AP) — A 14th century Korean Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago was returned on Monday, following a yearslong legal battle between Japan and South Korea over its ...