Plans for the ‘Big Buddha’ on Lantau Island were first announced in 1969, but the statue was not completed until 1990 – and ...

Bodhi Day, observed on December 8, commemorates the Buddha's enlightenment, symbolizing spiritual awakening and the path to ...

Dec. 8 marks the celebration of Bodhi Day in Japanese Buddhism. Bodhi means enlightenment or awakening in Sanskrit. It commemorates the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha.

(THE CONVERSATION) Dec. 8 marks the celebration of Bodhi Day in Japanese Buddhism. Bodhi means enlightenment or awakening in Sanskrit. It commemorates the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama, who ...

Resilience’ can be broadly defined as ‘our ability to bounce back from an adversity or difficult experience’. It may be ...

The serene rustle of the leaves of the sacred Bodhi tree serves as a call to introspection, a reminder of the enduring bond ...

‘Tis The Season — Hanukah, Christmas and Buddha’s Enlightenment Day all cluster together in December. Each of these is a ...

Sri Lankan President visits Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, offering prayers and floral tributes at sacred sites.