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

Celebrate Buddha Purnima 2025 by learning about the remarkable women who defied societal norms and became influential figures ...

When a massive earthquake hit Myanmar last month, centuries of sacred history tumbled down -- towering Buddha idols, ...

The traditional bathing of the Buddha and a long procession marked the start of Vesak 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Fourteen young nuns died when Thutaythaka Nunnery collapsed. A month later, their abbess still waits beside the rubble ...

The ruling junta, the Rohingya issue that emerged during Pope Francis' visit in 2017, the riches of the territory and the ...

Listening is a crucial skill often overlooked, hindering understanding and empathy. Prioritizing speaking over listening creates chaos, while mindful listening fosters tranquility and wisdom.

Vajrayana, Mahayana, and Theravada are the most practiced forms of Buddhism today but there were a lot of changes within the Mahayaha practice when the expansion of Buddhism crossed the Silk Road.

However, the monastic leaders in Southeast Asia, where Theravada Buddhism is practiced, decided that Mahayana nuns could not ordain Theravada nuns, leaving countries such as Thailand, Laos ...

Des Moines police are looking for answers after Stephen Kim was "executed" in front of his kids in 2017 in what police believe was a botched robbery.

Event festivities will start with an opening ceremony to be held at 6.30pm on May 3 at the Lim Poon Kim Memorial Hall in the ...