Buddhism is the only major religion whose global population shrank between 2010 and 2020. Learn why it declined in East Asia, particularly in Japan and South Korea.

Amid controversy over the auspicious timing designated for performing Sinhala New Year rituals, Deputy Minister of Buddhist Affairs Gamagedara Dissanayake said yesterday that the government is ...

Rooted in the Buddhist teaching of the bardo − states of ‘in-between’ − the text offers a way to understand death, life and ...

Many people associate Buddhism with meditation and peaceful philosophy, but Buddhist traditions also include detailed descriptions of hell realms. Known as Naraka, these realms appear in early texts ...

Exhibition in Delhi reunites the sacred Piprahwa relics of the Buddha, including repatriated artefacts returned to India after more than a century.

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Experience spectacular cultural festivals in Thailand in 2026 that highlight the nation’s rich traditions, colours, and lively celebrations.

According to Chinese mythology, those born in the Year of the Horse will clash with Tai Sui, a heavenly general. Luckily, there are ways to appease Tai Sui, including amulets at Shanghai's Jade Buddha ...

Across cultures and spiritual traditions, water has long symbolized life, renewal, and emotional flow. Its movement softens the edges of a busy mind and draws attention back to the present moment.

The World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB), which was founded by Dr G.P Malalasekare and was originally headquartered in Colombo, celebrated its 75 th anniversary with a general conference in Bangkok ...