Buddhism

A Daruma doll is a hollow, round, Japanese traditional doll modelled after Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen tradition of Buddhism.

Woman held for extorting Thai monks of over Rs 100 crore after sex. 80,000 photos, videos found

The case came to the attention of authorities in mid-June, following the sudden departure of the head of a Bangkok monastery. The police found that the abbot reportedly 'had a relationship' with the woman. She extorted about Rs 1.8 crore from him after pretending to be impregnated by him.

Top 10 Lessons to Learn from the Life and Teachings of Lord Gautam Buddha

Gautam Buddha’s wisdom has inspired millions for centuries. His teachings offer profound lessons on peace, mindfulness, and compassion. Here are 10 valuable life lessons from his journey that can transform your perspective and lead you toward inner peace and happiness.

‘When I am about ninety I will re-evaluate whether the institution of the Dalai Lama should continue or not’

The Dalai Lama will turn 90 in July. Dalai Lamas, who functioned as the political and spiritual heads of Tibet for over three centuries, have been chosen as reincarnations. Given the threat of the Chinese Communist Party interjecting itself in the selection process, the current Dalai Lama in 2011 wrote an article explaining the background of the belief in reincarnation and cautioning people about the danger of others being propped up to serve political ends. Moneycontrol reproduces edited extracts of the Dalai Lama’s article, where he concludes by saying that the continuity of the institution will be re-evaluated when he reaches the age of 90

Buddha Purnima: A glimpse into rituals, reverence and devotion

Buddha Purnima is being celebrated by millions of Buddhists and devotees, commemorating the birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. This slideshow unveils the essence of Buddha Purnima, capturing the essence of ancient rituals performed with reverence and devotion.

Buddha Purnima 2023: Significance, history and quotes

Buddha Purnima 2023: The occassion is observed by millions of Buddhists around the world, and is a time for reflection, meditation, and spiritual renewal.

Buddh Purnima bank holiday: Branches to remain closed in 13 states on May 5

Buddh Purnima Bank Holiday: The RBI's holiday calender list shows that banks across different states in India will be closed for 11 days this month.

Cardi B calls Dalai Lama a 'predator' after he asked a boy to suck his tongue

Rapper Cardi B said, 'Constantly talk with your kids about boundaries and what they shouldn’t allow people to do to them.'

Mum donated Rs 6.7 crore to charity while daughter struggled to pay university fee

A Chinese nun has been criticised for donating a fortune to charity even as her daughter struggled to pay for university.

All you need to know about the influential Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh

Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, who passed away on January 22, was a global spiritual leader, poet, peace activist and father of “engaged Buddhism” – a movement linking mindfulness practice with social action.

8 must-read books by Thich Nhat Hanh, the monk who founded engaged Buddhism

Martin Luther King Jr once nominated Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay) for the Nobel Peace Prize. Thay wrote on topics like mindfulness, overcoming grief and suffering, and the path to happiness.

Thich Nhat Hanh, Buddhist monk-turned-peace-activist, dies at 95

Thich Nhat Hanh is also credited with bringing mindfulness to the West.

Buddhism's foremost place won't be changed in Constitution: Sri Lanka PM

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has assured Sri Lankan's Buddhist monks that the government will not change the foremost place accorded to Buddhism in the proposed new Constitution amid concerns that it is being done to appease the Tamil minority

Xi Jinping hopes traditional faiths can fill moral voids

Xi, who grew up in Mao's puritan China, is troubled by what he sees as the country's moral decline and obsession with money, said three independent sources with ties to the leadership.

Shiva trilogy changed my life by 180 degrees: Tripathi

Author Amish Tripathi or Amish as he prefers to be called is now the stuff of Indian publishing legend. The latest in Shiva Trilogy “The Oath of the Vayuputras” sold five lakh copies within a week of publication and cumulative sales of the Trilogy have clocked Rs 40 crore.