Illustrated Buddhist manuscripts from mainland Southeast Asia are famous for their lavish and often very detailed depictions of scenes from the Life of Buddha and the Buddha’s Birth Tales, known as ...

Seven years ago, when Buddhist scholar and former monk Stephen Batchelor embarked on a search for the real Siddhartha Gautama, rooting through over 6,000 pages of the Pali Canon—the oldest set of ...

The history of Buddhism is the story of one man's spiritual journey to Enlightenment, and of the teachings and ways of living that developed from it. The history of Buddhism is the story of one man's ...

One of my favourite possessions is a simple wooden roof-tile on which is painted a man who had begun his spiritual journey by giving up all his possessions. The painting is by Jack, a Thai artist from ...

The auspicious day dedicated to Buddha, Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti will be celebrated on May 7, 2020. The day marks the birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha. Many believe that Buddha attained ...

Buddha Purnima 2023: Buddhism is one of the major religions and philosophical systems of southern and eastern Asia and the world. Followers of Buddhism are known as Buddhists. All forms of Buddhism ...

Buddha Purnima 2025: Buddha Purnima, also known as Buddha Jayanti or Vesak, is one of the most sacred days in Buddhism. In 2025, this significant occasion will be celebrated on Monday, May 12, marking ...

Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti is the most significant festival observed in honour of the birth of Gautama Buddha. Also known as Vesak for falling in the “Baisakh” or the “Vaisakha” month, the big ...