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.

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

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 ...

A humanoid robot that can chant Buddhist scriptures and perform rituals has been unveiled by researchers in Japan, saying it could bridge the missing element in digital religious practice — physical ...

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.

This story is part of the February 21 edition of Good Weekend. See all stories. The Tibetan medicine doctor wrapped his fingers around my wrist, closed his eyes and felt my pulse. The small, dark room ...

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According to Vietnamese custom, on the full moon day of the first lunar month, families usually prepare a feast to offer to ...

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 ...

During the Holi celebration in Kinnaur, people dance, play music, feast together, and dress in elaborate clothes to enact characters from the Hindu epics ...