Buddhism, founded in the late 6th century B.C.E. by Siddhartha Gautama (the "Buddha"), is an important religion in most of the countries of Asia. Buddhism has assumed many different forms, but in each ...

Naotunne Vijitha has pleaded not guilty to charges of sexual penetration of a child and committing an indecent act with a child under 16. The Buddhist monk is accused of luring six girls to his living ...

A scene from the dance production Qiuci, which will premiere at the Shanghai Culture Square on Nov 7. It revolves around life story of the legendary Buddhist scholar Kumarajiva. [Photo provided to ...

: Uttar Pradesh made a strong mark at the 47th PATA travel mart 2025, held in Bangkok from August 26 to 28, by promoting itself as a leading destination for Buddhist tourism. India’s ambassador to ...

Is it possible to feel physical pain without suffering? For thousands of years, that question has fueled Buddhist mindfulness practices that combat pain relief by embracing the inevitability of ...

Buddhists accounted for about 4.1% of the global population in 2020, according to the Pew Research Center. Between 2010 and 2020, the global Buddhist population declined by roughly 5%, from around 343 ...

James Norton regularly visits a "Buddhist retreat in the south of France". The 39-year-old actor has a keen interest in Buddhism, and he often goes to the south of France to escape the stresses and ...

Buddhism in modern Japan is more than just a religion; it is a cultural and philosophical influence that shapes everyday life. In this video, we explore how Buddhism continues to impact Japanese ...

Singer Lee Seung-gi has been selected for the 2025 Buddhist award. On the 5th, Lee Seung-gi received the 2025 Buddhist award at the 'Buddhism Year 2569 Bucheon Buddha's Birthday Celebration Ceremony' ...

Ven. Guang Quan, Deputy Secretary General of the Buddhist Association of China and President of the Buddhist Association of Zhejiang Province, noted the crucial role of digitizing Chinese Buddhist ...

Throughout this report, religious switching refers to a change between the religious group in which a person says they were raised (during their childhood) and their religious identity now (in ...