At the invitation of the Sri Lanka–China Buddhist Friendship Association, a Buddhist delegation from Guangdong Province, China, visited Sri Lanka and carried out Buddhist cultural exchange from June ...

Casual remarks by the current leader of Tibetan Buddhism invite us to ask what possibilities might arise if we extend moral ...

The 14th Dalai Lama will turn ninety on July 6. The Tibetan community refers to the Dalai Lama’s birthday as “Goton”, which is more than a birthday; it is a celebration of a global ...

The amulet business, centered around the popular Pantip Plaza in Ngam Wong Wan district of Bangkok, has become a major hub ...

The amulet business in Bangkok’s Pantip Plaza is thriving, driven by foreign investors, particularly Chinese, trading Thai Buddhist amulets.

In a significant move to boost religious tourism, focused initiatives to further develop Kaushambi as a major centre within the Buddhist Circuit have been planned. The district, steeped in Buddhist ...

He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother.” These words echo in my heart each time I think of my dear friend Rishard Hameed. ..

In April 1872, a backwater called the Ginza burnt down. It was rebuilt with wide avenues lined with brick buildings and named ...

Devdutt Pattanaik explores how Vedic tales of married sages contrast with today’s celibate monk culture in Hinduism.

Take a virtual 4K walk through Kamakura to visit the awe-inspiring Great Buddha (鎌倉大仏), one of Japan’s most famous and ...

Hill stations used to be peaceful. These are places where one would go to escape the city noise. But the scene at most of these places has now been taken over by tourists, traffic jams, and a steady ...

It is with deep sorrow and reverence that the Sri Lanka Vegetarian Society bids adieu to one of our most cherished members and advocates, Professor Mahinda Palihawadana, whose physical departure ...