Monastic economics + Karmic transactions - beat this material-spiritual balance sheetIn Bangkok, the writer observes the intersection of faith and money in Thailand's Buddhist culture. Through a conversation with a monk, the...
04 Jan, 2025, 08.50 PM IST
Buddhist values are the binding force for Asian nations: First Asian Buddhist SummitThe first Asian Buddhist Summit concluded in New Delhi. The summit saw participation from 32 countries. Over 160 international participants...
07 Nov, 2024, 02.20 PM IST
India hosts maiden Asian Buddhist SummitIndia is hosting the First Asian Buddhist Summit on November 5-6, celebrating the rich heritage of Buddha Dhamma and its influence across A...
04 Nov, 2024, 09.44 PM IST
Modi to witness Laos style Ramayana performance on ASEAN Summit sidelinesPM Narendra Modi's visit to Laos for the ASEAN Summit includes witnessing Pha Lak Pha Lam, a Lao adaptation of the Ramayana. This performan...
09 Oct, 2024, 08.41 PM IST
VD Savarkar Death Anniversary: 10 facts about 'controversial' freedom fighter, Hindutva leaderPrime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to V D Savarkar on his death anniversary, praising his commitment to India's freedom and unity. S...
26 Feb, 2024, 12.02 PM IST
Amrit and the terror of impermanenceThe concept of "amrit," or immortality, has been a prevalent idea in various cultures throughout history. However, the idea of impermanence...
13 May, 2023, 12.39 AM IST
View: Heritage anchors us with a sense of community and belonging; connects our pasts with the presentBuddhist texts such as the Nidanakatha, Buddhacarita and Mahavastu narrate moving accounts of the Buddha's return to Kapilavastu and his me...
22 Apr, 2023, 11.00 PM IST
So, here's how we saw our rulers, see them, and will see themMuch before the advent of photographs, selfies and now AI avatars, portraiture of the kings and emperors had their own aesthetic – and poli...
25 Feb, 2023, 09.55 PM IST
Temples used to give spiritual benefits to the market and get material ones in returnIn ancient times, the market and the temple had a close relationship. The maintenance of the temple depended on the income that came from t...
15 Oct, 2022, 12.14 AM IST
The Cosmos Is in YouWhen we live mindfully, we are aware of what is going on in and around us. With mindful breathing, you can bring your mind to the here and ...
25 Jan, 2022, 01.00 AM IST
India makes no distinction between religions: PM Narendra Modi"India has never had a history or tradition of attacking others' ideology or country. We have also never tried to create a distinction betw...
30 Apr, 2018, 06.44 PM IST
Dr D's column: Why is the number 3 always seen and accepted as a sign of mediocrity?Why is there is zero achievement in coming third?
12 May, 2017, 03.11 PM IST
Vietnam ties Buddhism knot with India, not ChinaNarendra Modi had pushed Buddhism diplomacy during his recent trip to Hanoi. India had announced special annual scholarships for Vietnamese...
10 Sep, 2016, 02.29 AM IST
‘Buddha’s teachings can resolve global issues’Maas is a nascent body of 320 monastic and lay Buddhist organizations across 39 countries. The body is of the opinion that Buddha’s teachin...
13 Mar, 2016, 02.51 PM IST
Happy Tree!Archaeologists recently uncovered a Bodhigara, or a tree shrine, at the spot what is claimed as the world's oldest Buddhist shrine.
07 May, 2014, 05.56 AM IST
- Coup de grace!
Devadutta, the Buddha’s cousin, tried to persuade Master to step down in his own favour. When he failed, Devadutta stormed out of the sangh...
28 Feb, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
Get back to here & nowAn eight-year-old boy living in Vietnam, Thich Nhat Hanh saw the picture of the Buddha in a magazine. “I was impressed,” Nhat Hanh, now 83 ...
20 May, 2010, 05.30 AM IST