The fortress-looking palace sits on the Potala Hill (Tibet) and it was the official Dalai Lama residence until 1959. Although the building now houses a state museum of China, the chapels, shrines, and...
Also known as The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, it houses the left canine tooth of the Buddha, one of the few remains after he was cremated at Kusinara. A ritual cleansing of the tooth is...
Situated in the Tibet, this place is sacred to Tantric Buddhists. Thousands of pilgrims come to circumambulate Mt. Kailash every year, making the strenuous 15-hour journey in one day, and facing...
The Dhamek Stupa, located in Sarnath Uttar Pradesh, is a significant Buddhist monument with a rich history that reflects the teachings of Buddha and the spread of Buddhism in India. Dhamek Stupa marks...
Somapura Mahavihara — “the Great Monastery situated in the locality of the moon” — is one of the oldest monuments in the country, and a UNESCO heritage site. Located to the northwest of Bangladesh in...
The last 28 Buddhas of Theravāda (aṭavīsi Buddha) The Theravāda Buddhist tradition preserves tales of 28 Buddhas, including Gautama Buddha and his 27 predecessors. these stories, along with the...
Today is World Buddhist Flag Day, a day to pause and reflect on the core values of compassion, peace, and unity that the Buddhist flag embodies. This vibrant symbol serves as a powerful reminder of...
