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Zen proverb of the day: "Knowledge is learning something every day. Wisdom is letting go of something every day." Knowledge vs wisdom? How true unlearning unlocks growth, success, and inner peace- Buddhist wisdom of the day: ‘If you let go a little, you will have a little peace. If you let go a lot, you will have a lot of peace. If you let go completely, you will have complete peace', a lesson on detachment and inner peace
- Quote of the day by Alan Watts: 'A person who thinks all the time has nothing to think about except thoughts. So, he loses touch with reality...' - How constant overthinking can quietly disconnect people from real life explained by the British-American writer
- Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer: 'A man can be himself only so long as he is alone; and if he does not love solitude, he will not love freedom...' - Why the German philosopher believed true freedom sometimes begins with lonelinessGerman philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer is still remembered for his deep thoughts on human life, individuality and freedom. One of his most ...26 May, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by samurai philosopher Yamamoto Tsunetomo: ‘It is a wretched thing that the young men of today are so contriving and so proud of…’ - The centuries-old lesson on why displaying success without purpose can destroy self-respectQuote of the Day by Yamamoto Tsunetomo is a warning that pride in material possessions leads to a lack of duty and self-respect. His ancien...25 May, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- ‘Problems do not vanish, but they dissolve’: Harsh Goenka shares powerful Buddhist philosophy to deal with life’s challengesIndustrialist Harsh Goenka shared a Buddhist tale on handling life's difficulties. The story illustrates how perspective changes the impact...16 May, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
- US-born teen Buddhist lama balances monastic life and pop culture in Himalayan foothillsA young American teen, Jalue Dorje, embraces his destiny as a reincarnated lama. He navigates a dual life, blending his love for video game...15 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
- Buddha and non-theismBuddha's philosophy offers a way beyond rigid beliefs. He bypassed debates on God's existence, deeming them unproductive. His focus was on ...01 May, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
- Ashoka vs Qin Shi Huang: Two contrasting paths to unity and empire-buildingMore than two millennia ago, leaders Qin Shi Huang in China and Ashoka in India confronted the vital issue of creating unity within their r...11 Apr, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Japanese philosopher Masao Abe, ‘It is not that I am empty, but rather that Emptiness is I’Japanese philosopher Masao Abe's quote, 'Emptiness is I,' redefines the self in Zen Buddhism. It signifies that our identity isn't fixed bu...23 Feb, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
- Book of the Day: A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind — How Zen rituals turn daily chores into mental peaceBook of the day: A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind is less about cleaning techniques and more about presence. It offers a reminder t...03 Feb, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Dalai Lama: ‘Sleep is the best meditation’ — Timeless quotes by the spiritual leader that continue to motivate the worldQuote of the Day: The Dalai Lama’s teachings, grounded in centuries of Buddhist wisdom yet profoundly relevant to contemporary life, contin...15 Dec, 2025, 11.00 PM IST
- Buddhism in India’s Foreign Policy: PM Modi’s vision for global harmonyPrime Minister Modi places Buddhism at the heart of India's cultural diplomacy, emphasizing India's role globally. His visits to key Buddhi...05 Apr, 2025, 01.15 PM IST
- India's historical connection to Buddhism goes back two millenniaIndia, the place of origin of Buddhism, has a close spiritual connection to the faith. Scholars and priests travelled throughout far-off na...17 Sep, 2023, 02.53 PM IST
- India to host maiden Global Buddhist meet next weekThe theme of the April 20-21 conference is 'Response to Contemporary Challenges from Philosophy to Praxis'. It will cover subjects such as ...13 Apr, 2023, 01.17 AM IST
- PM Modi says dialogue only way to resolve conflictVoicing concern over violent non-state actors controlling large territories across the world and unleashing "barbaric violence", PM Modi sa...03 Sep, 2015, 06.30 PM IST
- PM Modi says dialogue only way to resolve conflictThe Prime Minister noted that ideologies which close the gates for dialogue have the propensity for violence.03 Sep, 2015, 03.46 PM IST
- Nepal Earthquake: 200 Buddhist monks, nuns killedAround 1000 monasteries have collapsed due to the April 25 earthquake and subsequent aftershocks in Nepal.22 May, 2015, 01.14 PM IST
- Nepal President Ram Baran Yadav asks for timely promulgation of constitutionRam Baran Yadav today asked the Constituent Assembly members and leaders of all political parties to fulfil their commitment of promulgatin...15 Nov, 2014, 08.29 PM IST
- Duck talesIn Indian aesthetics, the bird symbolises conjugal fidelity. Legend has it that Chakravaka birds are reborn lovers who had committed the 's...21 Jan, 2012, 07.19 AM IST
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