For a few days this week, the Wolf Moon – the first full moon of the year – is expected to brighten up the night sky. Here's ...
Who was the Buddha, and how did his teachings shape history? This video uncovers the life of Siddhartha Gautama, debunks common misconceptions, and explores his journey to enlightenment.
La Croix columnist Yann Vagneux, a Paris Foreign Missions priest in India, shares how he joins the processions of Nepalese ...
As per the Jataka tales, before he became the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama experienced 550 rebirths. The stories of these ...
Located in western Nepal, Swargadwari is a revered Hindu pilgrimage site believed to be the gateway to heaven. The temple sits atop a hill, surrounded by breathtaking vistas of the Himalayan range.
Buddhism originated in the life, teaching, and personality of a remarkable Indian sage, Siddhartha Gautama, the son of a petty king whose capital was at Kapilavasta in northern India. The life ...
Buddhists follow the teachings of a man called Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha. Siddhartha was born as a very wealthy prince but decided to leave his wealth and palace behind so that ...
Themes: Sharing; leadership; caring for others; self-sacrifice; Buddhism. Summary: Bodhi Day marks the moment 2,500 years ago at which Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment, becoming the ...
Even the term ‘Buddha’ means sambuddha, enlightened one. Siddhartha Gautama never called himself the Buddha. There’s an episode in one of the Pitakas– the word ‘pitaka’ is a noun in ...
As Mahakumbh approaches, it stands not just as a celebration of faith but as a testament to the evolving traditions that define the Indian ethos.