Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak, is one of the most sacred days for Buddhists around the world. It marks the birth, enlightenment (nirvana), and death (parinirvana) of Siddhartha Gautama, who ...

Dozens of heartfelt and serene images themed around Buddhism captivated visitors at the photo exhibition and awards ceremony for the art photography contest Buddhist wisdom: Human dignity and peace, a ...

Tucked down a gravel road just west of U.S. Highway 1 is White Sands Buddhist Center. The 27-acre campus is a peaceful retreat that includes soothing fountains, inspirational messages and three of ...

According to Buddhist tradition and archaeological findings ... What is the significance of the Dharma Wheel during Buddha Purnima? The Dharma Wheel, or Dharmachakra, is a symbol of Buddha’s teachings ...

While traditional Buddhist temples often reflect the architectural styles of the region, all are designed to facilitate quiet reflection and meditation. (Here are 38 beautiful holy sites around ...

The Government of India, in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), is holding the first Asian Buddhist Summit (ABS) in the national capital. The summit themed ‘Role ...

Union Minister of Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat welcomed PM Modi by presenting him with the Dharmachakra symbol -- the 'Wheel of Dharma'. The Prime Minister also facilitated Buddhist monks during ...

Union Minister of Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat welcomed PM Modi by presenting him with the Dharmachakra symbol -- the 'Wheel of Dharma'. The Prime Minister also facilitated Buddhist monks ...

Union Minister of Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat welcomed PM Modi by presenting him with the Dharmachakra symbol -- the 'Wheel of Dharma'. The Prime Minister also facilitated Buddhist monks during ...

In Buddhist iconography, the wheel of the law, or dharmachakra, represents the initiation of reformative ... The charkha became the symbol of the Swadeshi movement, started in 1905 and later brought ...