In a world increasingly polluted by noise and bustle, travellers are taking mindful travel one step further in pursuit of the ...

It is often called quiet time by religious people who do not want to sound religious.

The two pieces of the 800-year-old sculpture were discovered roughly 160 feet away from each other at the Ta Prohm Temple in ...

NPR readers of different belief systems share the poignant rituals that make them feel close to their spirituality. For some, ...

Watt Munisotaram in Hampton, Minnesota, offers a cultural escape with intricate architecture, serene gardens, and vibrant ...

Today, the statue in the New Jersey Buddhist Vihara and Meditation Center has become a hub for interfaith efforts and a ...

In a nutshell Despite appearing entirely different, Buddhist Jhāna meditation and Christian speaking in tongues both involve ...

Thus began my passion for silent retreats—haltingly. I was inspired to sign up for the five-night retreat, organized by the ...

Similarly, at the UAE temple’s inauguration in 2023, a BAPS spokesperson said, “A Muslim king donated land for a Hindu Mandir, where the lead architect is a Catholic Christian, the project manager a ...

India is intensifying efforts to highlight its Buddhist heritage, targeting tourism and global influence. The government is improving infrastructure at key Buddhist sites while leveraging soft power ...

Stories of merchants are notably absent in Brahmin scriptures but are widespread in Buddhist scriptures. Shortly after the Buddha attained Nirvana, he was met by two merchants who fed him but admitted ...

"Buddhist monks and believers were gathered in meditation and prayer for the Pope. It was a very moving moment. The monks come from the temple that the Pope personally met during his visit to Sri ...