Around the world, colossal statues rise above city skylines, mountain valleys, and serene countryside landscapes, each one a ...
The abbot was an underground leader of anti-military protests in 2007 known as the “Saffron Revolution,” a name linked to the color of the robes traditionally worn by Buddhist monks. He recalled the ...
This Veterans Day, the nation honors more than 16 million men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. While many return with visible scars, countless others carry invisible wounds—mental, ...
I’ve been exploring Buddhism in the last year, mostly through lectures by Alan Watts, who was a polymath worth listening to for his eloquence even if you disagree with what he said.
Bal Vihar of St. Louis spent time recently learning about Buddhist teachings during a visit to the Buddha Temple of St.
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Why Vesak Matters to Millions of Buddhists

Vesak marks the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and passing—all in one day. Celebrated by millions, it’s a time of reflection, generosity, and reverence across Buddhist traditions.
It is human nature to care about how others perceive us. We curate ourselves based on those expectations, learning early on ...
We overshare online, reveal personal details in casual conversations, and feel guilty if we don’t immediately “let people in.
A Thai official offered pigs' heads and eggs to a sacred statue, crediting faith and prayer for helping him pass the civil ...
It’s not easy to preserve artefacts and architecture in tropical environments with strong multicultural and multifaith histories. But without them, we cannot tell the true story of Australia’s ...
From Sigiriya in Sri Lanka to the astonishing Pompeii in Italy, we take a look at some of the most fabulous cities lost and ...