Belief in an afterlife, God and spirits in nature is widespread globally. Older adults are more likely than younger adults to ...

The historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, taught that family ties were obstacles to enlightenment. However, his relationship ...

Some activities, such as prayer, are widespread. Others, such as fasting and lighting incense or candles, vary more by ...

When Ridzki Sigit first encountered the idea of joining Mongabay, we had yet to establish a presence in the language of his ...

Start the journey to free destinations in Penang by visiting Kek Lok Si Temple, one of the largest Buddhist temples in ...

The signs of the return of authoritarianism are evident. We must let go of the illusion that apolitical movements alone can ...

Many Buddhists today trace their social justice activism to the work of BR Ambedkar, the Indian caste abolitionist who once ...

The Vesak 2025 celebration at Borobudur Temple will run from 4 to 12 May, highlighted by the release of 2,569 lanterns.

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NPR's Scott Simon speaks to historian William Dalrymple about his latest book, "The Golden Road: How Ancient India ...

The Symposium will explore the historical connections between Buddhism and trade in ancient Asia, with a particular focus on their role in fostering cultural exchange along the ancient Silk Roads.

How It Changed the World’, on the ancient monastery-university that nurtured scholars who contributed to Buddhist philosophy ...