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A huge Buddha statue appeared by a road in New Jersey. Then the worshippers came

It is one of the largest statues of the Buddha in the United States

The Independent UK

Relic of the Buddha loaned by China gets a warm welcome in Thailand

More than 2,000 people have taken part in a procession to escort a relic of the Buddha, lent by China, to a shrine in the Thai capital Bangkok to honor the birthday of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and to celebrate half a century of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China

The Independent UK

On Bodhi Day, Buddhists commemorate Siddhartha Gautama’s enlightenment by lighting lamps to combat darkness

Dec. 8 marks the celebration of Bodhi Day in Japanese Buddhism. Bodhi means enlightenment or awakening in Sanskrit. It commemorates the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha.

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Grand parade for arrival of Lord Buddha’s tooth

The government will organise a grand parade for the arrival of Lord Buddha

Bangkok Post

Teenage Buddhist lama celebrates last birthday in the U.S. before joining Himalayas monastery

A U.S.-born Buddhist lama celebrated his 18th birthday with an elaborate enthronement ceremony

The Independent UK

What Buddhism can teach in this moment of deep divisions: No person is ‘evil,’ only ‘mistaken’

Democracy depends upon using words wisely. With the right words, citizens can live and work together, even in disagreement – and resolve conflicts peacefully.

The Conversation

The Marble 'Living Buddhas' Trapped By Myanmar's Civil War

Sculptor Aung Naing Lin has spent decades carving Buddha statues to help guide Myanmar's faithful -- but getting the marble he needs from rebel-held quarries in the midst of civil war is now a perilous task.

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Shattered by Hanif Kureishi review – picking up the pieces

The Buddha of Suburbia author’s wildly inspiring memoir of illness and defiance

The Guardian - UK

Dac Biet: An "extra-special" cookbook

"This book is my way of preserving Vietnamese culture as I know it and I hope people can connect with it"

Salon

Silk Roads review – mesmerising show turns world history upside down

Following China’s epic ancient trade routes through fabulous oases, desert palaces and burial mounds will radically change the way you feel about borders

The Guardian - UK

Night markets, sky bars and a giant Buddha: the best bits of Bangkok – and three standout hotels

Welcoming more than 20 million tourists a year, Thailand’s capital is a playground for holidaymakers of all kinds – and these swanky hotels make the perfect base for exploring all this bustling city has to offer

The Guardian - UK

Celestial Clean: Japanese Duo Spruce Up World's Tallest Bronze Buddha

Emerging from the head of the world's tallest bronze Buddha and climbing down to its right ear, two specialist cleaners gave the imposing Japanese statue an annual spruce up Monday to help it look its gleaming best.

International Business Times

Escape Bangkok and explore these hidden corners of Thailand by rail

While Bangkok’s exciting buzz and modern metropolis is undoubtedly a must-vist, sometimes a little adventure is in order – Lucie Grace explores Thailand’s best cultural, luxurious and tropical lesser-known gems all in reach by a train ride

The Independent UK

Black Myth: Wukong Buddha's Eyeball locations and how to use them

Track down all six of Buddha's Eyeballs in the Fright Cliff.

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The Conversation

Who is the ‘Laughing Buddha’? A scholar of East Asian Buddhism explains

With his delighted expression, round belly, bald head and monastic robes, the “Laughing Buddha” is instantly identifiable. However, astute observers might wonder why this buddha does not look like the historical Buddha, who lived in India about 2,500 years ago.

LiveScience

Buddhas of Bamiyan: The colossal twin statues that stood sentinel over Afghanistan — until the Taliban destroyed them

The twin Buddha statues stood sentinel over a valley in Afghanistan until being destroyed by the Taliban. Now all that's left are two cavities.

Space

Satellite imagery reveals hidden monastery at Buddhist holy site: report

Satellite imagery of the Mahabodhi Temple Complex uncovered a possible buried monastery and other buildings. The results are now awaiting peer review and publication.

Woman & Home

The world's most beautiful temples - from Ruwanweli Maha Seya to the fascinating pyramids of Tikal

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The Conversation

Buddha’s lessons on impermanence are carved into monuments and buildings – this course explores why

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

The Independent UK

UN cultural agency decides against placing Lumbini, Buddha's birthplace in Nepal, on endangered list

The United Nations’ cultural agency has decided against putting the Buddhist pilgrimage destination of Lumbini on its list of heritage sites in danger, instead giving authorities in Nepal more time to help restore the famous gardens and temple that are falling into disrepair

The Independent UK

A Taiwan-based Buddhist charity attempts to take the founding nun's message of compassion global

Tzu Chi is an international Buddhist organization led by the Venerable Cheng Yen, an 87-year-old nun living in Taiwan

The Independent UK

Nepalese spiritual leader ‘Buddha Boy’ sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual assault on minor

A controversial spiritual leader known as “Buddha Boy” has been sentenced to a 10-year prison term for sexually assaulting a minor

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Controversial 'Buddha Boy' Convicted Of Sexual Assault In Nepal

Controversial spiritual leader 'Buddha Boy' convicted of sexual assault in Nepal. Believed to be reincarnation of Buddha, but faces skepticism. Arrested wi...

The Independent UK

Nepalese spiritual leader ‘Buddha Boy’ convicted of sexual assault on minor

A court in southern Nepal has convict a controversial spiritual leader known as “Buddha Boy” on charges of sexually assaulting a minor

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May full moon 2024: See the Flower Moon blossom in gorgeous photos from around the world

Explore stunning photos of the May full moon captured by skywatchers from around the world.

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