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Millions of Thais banish the booze for Buddhist Lent

SAMUT SAKHON - With her palms pressed together and her head bowed, Wassana Nak-umma vowed to give up alcohol for three months, joining millions of Thais in an abstinence campaign blending public health with spirituality.

Bangkok Post

Inside R. Madhavan's Rs 17.5 crore Mumbai home: From gold accents to a serene Buddha corner to terrace garden where he grows fruits and vegetables using hydroponics

R. Madhavan's Mumbai home reflects his calm personality through thoughtful design choices. Gold accents and an all-white bathroom create a spa-like atmosphere. A peaceful Buddha corner surrounded by greenery offers a serene retreat. Traditional Indian art blends with modern interiors in the living room. The residence showcases timeless elegance through…

The Economic Times

Wat Pho: Beyond the Reclining Buddha

Insight Wat Pho app transforms temple visits into interactive experiences

Bangkok Post

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UNESCO grants World Heritage status to Sarnath

Sarnath, the ancient Buddhist site where Lord Buddha is believed to have delivered his first sermon, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming India's 45th World Heritage Site. The recognition highlights India's rich civilisational heritage and is expected to boost Buddhist tourism, cultural diplomacy and global awareness…

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The ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath that has been added to the World Heritage list, in photos

Photos show worshipers at Sarnath, an ancient Buddhist site in the northern Indian city of Varanasi where the Buddha delivered his first sermon. The location was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Pratityasamutpada: The Buddhist Teaching on Interdependence That Explains Your Suffering

The Doctrine, Without the DistancePratityasamutpada is usually translated as "dependent origination", the Buddhist teaching that nothing in existence arises by itself. Every phenomenon, every mental state, every grief, comes into being because of a web of prior conditions, and it passes when those conditions shift. The Samyutta Nikaya states the…

Times Life

Woman found buried in Bangkok temple hall

Workers renovating a 155-year-old hall at Wat That Thong in Bangkok have uncovered a rotting wooden coffin containing a woman

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Workers digging beneath a 1,300-year-old reclining Buddha in Thailand uncovered 33 ancient gold, silver and bronze treasures

What began as a routine drainage project at an ancient Thai temple quickly turned into one of the country's most remarkable archaeological discoveries in recent years. While installing an underground drainage system beneath a 1,300-year-old reclining Buddha statue, workers unexpectedly uncovered a ceramic container filled with 33 gold, silver and…

The Times of India

Woman found buried in 155-year-old temple hall

Workers renovating a 155-year-old hall at Wat That Thong in Bangkok have uncovered a rotting wooden coffin containing a woman's skeleton, buried in the floor immediately before the main Buddha image.

Bangkok Post

How a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace thrust a Texas monk and his rescue dog into the spotlight

Earlier this year, the Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara, a Buddhist monk from Texas, led a Walk for Peace with an international group of monks and his rescue dog, Aloka

The Independent UK

'Old fashioned' Carmen Electra wants guys to make the first move

Carmen Electra has been offering dating advice to readers of Playboy.

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This Photographer Shared Fascinating Places Architecture Lovers May Want To Visit At Least Once (71 Pics)

Argentine-born, Barcelona-based photographer Matias Galeano, known professionally as Boluddha, captures architecture through bold symmetry, striking geometry, and carefully timed compositions. From colorful housing complexes to monumental urban landmarks, his images reveal fascinating patterns in cities around the world while highlighting the contrast between designed spaces and the unpredictable lives unfolding…

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Six Remote Festivals Across India Where the Ritual Feels Like It Was Never Meant to Be Witnessed

Torgya Festival, Tawang, Arunachal PradeshThree days before Losar, the Tibetan New Year, the monks of Tawang Monastery perform Torgya in near-total isolation at 10,000 feet. The monastery, the largest in India and one of the largest in the world, sits above a town that most domestic tourists have still never…

Times Life

As South Korean Buddhism woos Gen Z, how hip is too hip?

In fast-secularising South Korea, Buddhism is regaining popularity thanks to a "hip" trend wooing Gen Z with festivals, fashion, robots and DJs, even as some fear for the fundamentals of the faith. "If Buddhism is consumed merely as a 'good image', its newfound hipness may prove to be little more…

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Japanese mindset of the day by Shunryu Suzuki: "Without accepting the fact that everything changes, we cannot find..." - inspiring life lessons by Sōtō Zen monk on embracing changes and why accepting change can end unnecessary suffering

Japanese mindset of the day by Shunryu Suzuki: Zen teacher Shunryu Suzuki emphasized accepting life's constant flow for inner peace. He taught that resisting inevitable changes causes suffering and disappointment. Suzuki-roshi moved to San Francisco in 1959, establishing the Zen Center. His teachings continue through numerous Zen centers and published…

The Economic Times

Mahakala in Baghdad: How Buddhism and Tantra reshaped Islamic thought

A compelling historical transformation uncovers the distinctions between early Muslim rulers, known as Sultans, and the Mughal Badshahs that followed. This evolution, shaped by Tantrik Buddhism from Tibet, led Mughal leaders to assert divine authority independently of the Caliphate.

The Independent UK

Elephants are celebrities in India’s Hindu temples – and now the robots are coming

PETA and other nonprofits have donated about 40 robotic elephants, costing about $6,000 each

The Times of India

Religious proverb of the day from Thailand: "Paste gold leaf onto the back of a Buddha statue" inspires us to do good when no one is watching

The ultimate act of goodness is doing something noble when no one is watching. Such kind works done in shadows do not cry for attention, for reward. And this timeless Thai saying invokes a religious image as it refers to the act of pasting gold leaf onto the back of…

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World heritage status for temple in sight

Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat has moved a step closer to becoming Thailand's ninth World Heritage Site after Unesco's advisory body recommended its inscription.

The Economic Times

'Whoever I side with secures power': Ramdas Athawale claims Modi will win 2029 polls

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale predicts Prime Minister Narendra Modi will win the 2029 and 2034 elections. He stated that his party's support guarantees power. Athawale also highlighted the NDA government's secular approach and commitment to Uttarakhand's development. He mentioned projects worth Rs 40,000 crore for the state. The minister also…

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Why Great Men Are Remembered but Women Are Forgotten

History has a habit of remembering the footsteps that leave and forgetting the hearts that stay behind. When Prince Siddhartha walked out of the palace in search of enlightenment, the world witnessed the beginning of Buddha's journey. Centuries later, people still admire that moment of renunciation. Yet very few stop…

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: A celebration of life on the edge

Chelsea, London: I find myself moved by this garden that highlights the ‘edgelands’, those unprotected and modest places where nature can thrive

Bangkok Post

Wat Pho marks Vesak Day with Sri Lanka, Nepal

The embassies of Sri Lanka and Nepal in Thailand, in collaboration with Wat Pho, also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, jointly hosted celebrations on Thursday for International Vesak Day 2026, marking the global observance recognised by Unesco and the United Nations.

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Lao Tzu: 'Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill. Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt.' Life lessons on learning, human nature and success by Chinese philosopher

Quote of the day by Lao Tzu talks about balance, self-control, learning, and human nature. The quote, “Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill. Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt,” explains the risks of excess in life. The words of Lao Tzu remain relevant in…

Times Life

5 Powerful Lessons Lord Buddha Taught About Anger and Peace

Among the many spiritual teachers who transformed human thought, Lord Buddha remains one of the most powerful voices of peace, compassion, and inner awakening. His teachings continue guiding millions across the world because they address the deepest struggles of the human mind. Among those struggles, anger remains one of the…

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