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See May's full 'Flower Moon' bloom in gorgeous photos from around the world

The Flower Moon will be followed by a rare full Blue Moon on May 31.

Space · May 2

Buddha Purnima 2026: 3 Teachings That Lead to True Peace

Buddha Purnima falls on 1st April 2026. Also known as Buddha Jayanti, this is the day in which the world commemorates the birth, enlightenment or Nirvana and passing away of Gautama Buddha. In fact, Buddha Purnima is celebrated on the full moon day of Vaishakha month in order to honour…

Times Life · Apr 30

Vaishakh Purnima 2026: Date, Snaan, Daan & Puja Vidhi

Vaishakh Purnima is considered to be one of the most important religious days in Hindu tradition. Devotees worship Bhagwan Vishnu, provide charity or daan and take bath in holy rivers on this highly auspicious day. This full moon day is dedicated for spiritual purification and prosperity. In this article, we…

Times Life · Apr 27

4 Profound Short Books That Can Change Your Life

If you go to a library or a bookstore, you can find tens and hundreds of books in all kinds of genres. Choosing the right one would be a hard choice even for a veteran reader. However, there are a handful of short and poetic books that contain a lot…

Times Life · Feb 11

Buddhist monks peace-walking from Texas to DC persist even after being run over on highway outside Houston

A group of Buddhist monks is persevering in their walking trek across much of the U.S. to promote peace, even after two of its members were injured when a truck hit their escort vehicle. After starting their walk in Fort Worth, Texas, on Oct. 26, the group of about two…

Fortune · Dec 30, 2025

Buddhist monks and their ‘peace dog’ are walking across the US and captivating the nation along the way

While Buddhism has branched into a number of sects over the centuries, its rich tradition of peace activism continues

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025

Can I learn the secrets to finding joy on a journey through Bhutan, one of the world's happiest nations?

Radhika Aligh heads to the Land of the Thunder Dragon for a historic pilgrimage through its mountains — and meets plenty of wisdom-dispensing locals along the way

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2024

Several leaders welcome Supreme Court verdict staying Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in Modi surname case

Welcoming the Supreme Court verdict, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said democracy has won. He also attacked the ruling BJP asking it to stop targetting the opposition leaders. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 4, 2023

A town full of history

It felt as if my eyes and skin were on fire while walking down the new 150m-long skywalk in the sweltering midday sun. It was due to my late arrival in Kanchanaburi, but I decided to stick to my original plan. At least I was rewarded with stunning views of…

Bangkok Post · Jun 7, 2023

Happy Buddha Purnima 2023: Best Messages, Quotes, Wishes and Images to share on Buddha Purnima

Every year, the first full moon in the month of Vaishakha as per the Hindu calendar is celebrated as the day when Lord Gautam Buddha was born on earth. Devotees of Buddha believe that it was on this day around 563 BC when Lord Buddha was born as Prince Siddhartha…

The Times of India · May 5, 2023