SriLanka, May 30 -- Vesak, the most sacred day in the Buddhist calendar, commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of Gautama Buddha. Across Buddhist communities worldwide, temples are ...

The majority of Buddhists believe the same things about the Buddha and his teachings. Dhamma means 'to uphold', and therefore it is central to Buddhist belief as it 'holds up' the religion and ...

Pratityasamutpada close Paticcasamupada (Pratityasamutpada)The concept of dependent arising. The belief that everything in existence is because other things are. The idea that everything is ...

Dhamma/dharma is a widely pervasive idea in Indian thought, but its meaning is not identical in all contexts. Most of Ashoka’s inscriptions are discourses on dhamma (the Prakrit form of dharma).

Buddha Dhamma has had a presence in Russia for over four centuries, primarily among three ethnic groups: the Buryats, the Kalmyks, and the Tuvans. The Kalmyks, a western Mongol group, were the first ...

As we approach Buddha Purnima 2025 on May 12, a day of spiritual renewal for Buddhists worldwide, it’s essential to reflect on the historic revival of Dhamma in 1956. This event, led by Dr. B.R.

In an age shaped by technological advancement, scientific discovery, and unprecedented material progress, humanity continues to grapple with conflict, anxiety, inequality, and moral uncertainty.

Dhammachakra Pravartan Day is a day when the Father of Indian Constitution, B. R. Ambedkar renounced Hinduism and accepted Buddhism. Every year, this day is celebrated as DhammaChakra Anupravartan Din ...

Buddhism in southern India is not talked about much in the present tense even though there are many relics and historic sites that testify to its presence—from Kanchipuram and the Ayyappa temples to ...