In several Asian countries, it is observed on the eighth day of the fourth month ... but also the enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. In most Asian cultures and the diaspora, Buddhists ...

Some Buddhist terms and concepts lack direct translations into English that cover the breadth of the original term. Below are given a number of important Buddhist terms, short definitions, and the ...

In the Huayan theory, the pure Buddha-nature remains forever untainted, even though it gives rise to defiled phenomena and originates the realization of all sentient beings’ enlightenment. In Mazu’s ...

In 1956, many countries around the world celebrated 2,500 years of the Buddha’s Parinirvana ... Reach him at devdutt.pattanaik@mid-day.com ...

Durga ashtami vrat is an important Hindu ritual dedicated to Goddess Shakti (Goddess Durga). Masik Durga Ashtami is a monthly event observed on the ashtami tithi (8th day) of the shukla paksha (bright ...

It was a kind of oligarchic republic that was situated on the border of modern day India and Nepal ... is said to mark the spot where the Buddha achieved enlightenment. It is one of the most ...

The Unified Silla period was the pinnacle of production of Buddhist sculpture, with numerous images created for private worship after Buddhism became the official religion in the sixth century. The ...

On its 8th Friday, Stree 2 stayed steady, collecting ₹50 lakh, similar to Thursday's figures. However, the film witnessed a 70% jump on Saturday, earning ₹85 lakh, according to early estimates ...