Ashoka the Great, the Mauryan emperor who ruled most of the Indian subcontinent in the 3rd century BCE, is widely regarded as ...

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The Chinese government venerates Kumarajiva not only for his contributions to Buddhism but also as a symbol of China’s ...

The recent excavation work at Ratnagiri, after a 60-year gap, has put it in the spotlight as a significant Buddhist site. In ...

Vladimir Putin congratulated Russia’s Buddhists on the Lunar New Year. The message reads, in part: “I extend my warmest greetings on the occasion of the White Moon festival, marking the arrival of the ...

The number of believers in all religions has increased sharply, with Buddhism growing the fastest of all. As interest in religion has increased, so have efforts by the state to control it ...

But that might be changing as social media fuels an uptick in interest in Buddhism among young people. The festival DJ, Youn Sung Ho, is a significant contributor to this trend. Youn, who is also ...

Buddhism teaches that everything is interwoven and linked, therefore a strong relationship joined by marriage may be viewed as important for the stability of the wider community. The 14th Dalai ...

Drawing on the National Museum of Asian Art's collections and collecions from across the Smithsonian, artworks spanning two millennia reveal Asia's rich Buddhist heritage. They represent diverse ...

Will you support our work and become a Vox Member today? Buddhism warns of greed, hatred, and delusion. Resort-goers in the latest season of the HBO hit should be concerned. Alex Abad-Santos is a ...