In analysing societal attitudes toward prayer, we often find two distinct perspectives. Some people believe in the efficacy of prayer and ...

It is a fundamental instinct of human nature to seek solace through prayers in times of despair and need. Prayer is a ...

Anand Teltumbde’s biography of B.R. Ambedkar presents a nuanced and critical look at his life, shedding light on the ...

The history of Bon can be traced to the ancient shamanistic traditions of the Tibetan plateau. Initially, Bon was not a single, unified religion but a collection of beliefs and practices related to ...

He survives solely on alms, goes barefoot and sleeps sitting down: A monk traversing Asia on foot has drawn the admiration of ...

Bodh Gaya (or Buddha Gaya as it is called in Sri Lanka), is the place where the Buddha attained Enlightenment. It was a major ...

Sri Lanka is becoming a tourism hotspot for Ayurvedic medicine. Autumn Phillips discusses her experience of yoga, meditation and retreats in her latest column.

A legislative standing committee and the Coalition for the Protection of P.E.I. Lands are both calling on the province's Minister of Land Steven Myers to order a new investigation looking into ...

When Siddhartha renounced his power, position, and wealth he left behind a family. A Young Son Rahula and Princess Yasodhara but historians still argue today if Yasodhara even existed. Was it just a ...

Bodh Gaya is one of the most significant religious sites in the world. It is here that Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the famous Bodhi Tree.

The world’s largest religions like Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and others, influence history, culture, and daily life.

Monks have been seeking spiritual enlightenment at these sites on steep cliffs, inside caves and atop an extinct volcano for ...