No other Indian fruit can match the mango for its historical significance, its sociocultural importance and its almost ...

The Dalai Lama has often called himself a simple monk, but millions of his Tibetan Buddhist followers have worshipped him for decades as a near deity ...

Siddhartha Gautama, best known as the Buddha (the enlightened one), lived some 500 years before Jesus Christ. Born into royalty, the life of the young prince and his subsequent enlightenment set the ...

The start of the summer marked the end of Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry ’s long relationship. After getting engaged in 2019 ...

In a land (professedly) governed by the teachings of the Gautama Buddha premised on the equality of all human beings, Sinhalese Buddhist children are taught from a very young age that they are the ...

Originating in ancient China (5th century BCE), the Analects are a collection of sayings and ideas attributed to the ...

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2025? Here are questions from GS paper 1 for this week with essential points as the fodder for your answers. Do not miss points to ponder and answer in the comment box ...

We have all heard how there is no one single Ramayana, there are many — 300 at least. But no one tells us there is not just one Buddha; that there are dozens, maybe thousands, perhaps even ...

He suffered pain, sickness and became aware that he would soon end this life. Sakyamuni Tathagata Gautama, the Buddha, was constantly accompanied by a large group of Bhikkhus during his final ...

Date and Timing of Buddha Purnima 2025: In 2025, Buddha Purnima will be celebrated on May 12, Monday. The Purnima Tithi (full moon phase) begins on May 11 at 08:01 PM ...

Buddha Purnima, observed on May 12, 2025, commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha. This auspicious day encourages reflection on Buddha's teachings of peace, compassion ...

Buddha Purnima 2025: Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak, marks the birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana (death) of Gautama Buddha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Image Source : PTI (FILE) ...