Buddhism

"Treat me as an Indian woman and I shall be quite content," said the first European woman to be jailed as a Satyagrahi. #WomenInHistory

"As a Buddhist, it’s my duty to take care of all sentient beings. We have a traditional practice called Tsetar (‘Life Release’), whereby animals destined for slaughter are bought and then released into their native environment."

Seed Syllables or Beejaksharas of Sanskrit written in Siddham are considered holy across Japan and can still be seen in many Japanese homes. Each deity worshipped in Japan is associated with one Beejakshara.

One of the research papers he is currently working on is about the dispersion of Buddhism to Egypt by Ashoka, where Arsh has found new evidence linking Ashoka’s Dhamma to Egypt.

He was so captivated by Tibet that he called his house Lhasa Villa, on the edge of Darjeeling town. It still stands today, although in a dilapidated condition.

A band that believes in 'Entertainment to Enlightenment'.

Travelling is not just about the places you see, it's about the people you meet. Nine people. Nine stories.

Released in 1957, The Banyan Deer was made by the cartoon unit of Films Division of India and adapted a well-known Jataka in animated format.

Considered as one of the most important literary works in India, Ramayana has influenced the art, culture and religious beliefs of the Indian subcontinent and countries of South East Asia. Here are some of the versions.

A statue of Lord Buddha, along with about 11 other sculptures, has been found from a farm in Mainpuri district of Uttar Pradesh. Officials of Archaeological Survey of India have been informed about the find so they can preserve the statues in a proper manner.