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Buddhism acknowledges the concept of Karma, but it does not adhere to the belief in Karmavāda, as seen in other religions. The understanding of Karma in Buddhism is unique and is approached from psychological, ethical, and sociological…

Guru Padmasambhava, revered as the "Second Buddha" and widely known as Guru Rinpoche ("Precious Guru"), stands as a pivotal figure in the history and development of Buddhism, particularly in Tibet and the Himalayan regions. His life story…

Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything - anger, anxiety, or possessions - we cannot be free," according to Goodreads.   Thich Nhat Hanh

Vaisakhya Buddha Purnima, the blessed day of the Birth, Enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha, was celebrated on 15th May by the Government of India, the Ministry of Culture of India and the International Buddhist…

A religious ceremony was held on May 14 to honor those who lost their lives in the brutal LTTE attack on the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura in 1985. The event, which included the transfer of merit (punyānumōdanā) and alms…

12.05.2025 Vesak: Compassion, Friendship and Solidarity Venerable Maha Sangha, esteemed members of the Foundation for Buddhist Brotherhood, and beloved people of Sri Lanka, Today, as the full moon of Vesak illuminates the…

Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - This morning, His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV extending his warmest greetings to him on his election to leadership of the Roman Catholic Church. “I am very…

The Sotheby’s auction house in Hong Kong has postponed a scheduled exhibition of Buddhist artifacts, which was set to take place on May 7, following legal measures taken by the Government of India to prevent the auctioning of revered…

The Government of India has initiated legal action to stop the auction of sacred Buddhist artifacts, demanding their immediate return. A legal notice is being sent to Sotheby’s auction house in Hong Kong, calling for the cessation of the…

The Swarna Hansa Jataka, or the Golden Swan Jataka (Jataka No. 136), is a well-known story from the collection of Jataka tales, which recount the previous births of the Buddha. These tales are preserved in the Khuddaka Nikāya of the Pāli…