India’s current political maneuvers, particularly those involving religious factors, are akin to pouring cold water on a ...

According to the temple records called the Tōdaiji yōroku, casting of the statue began in 749 and construction of the Daibutsuden Great Buddha Hall was completed in 751. A grand ceremony to ...

If the Buddhist art is meant to guide us to enlightenment, it just as often reveals the blood, beauty, and mystery of earthly ...

Initial excavations between 1958 and 1961 had uncovered extensive Buddhist establishments, including a brick stupa, three monastic complexes, eight temples, and over 700 votive stupas. However ...

The Japanese name for Buddha’s birthday means “flower festival”. It is held at the same time that cherry blossoms bloom, as flowers play an important role in celebrating the day. In temples ...

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Tuesday wrote to LG VK Saxena against his order to demolish temples and Buddhist structures. In a letter to the LG, she stated that the demolition of religious ...

The Senso-ji Temple is dedicated to Asakusa Kannon, the Buddhist god of mercy and happiness. According to legend, two fishermen struck gold and found a statue of the god while fishing on the ...

The yogi’s only biography was written by his disciple. An Australian scholar used the text to document his travels, revealing ...

Source: PTI. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Wednesday (January 1) accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of planning to demolish Hindu temples and a Buddhist site in various parts of the city, a ...

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has accused Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena of giving a nod to the demolition of several Hindu and Buddhist religious structures in the city. In a letter to Saxena ...