Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak or Buddha Jayanti, is one of the most sacred days in Buddhism. Celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Vaisakha, it marks the birth, enlightenment, and ...

Introduction -- The Material of Religion -- From the Buddha to Ashoka: c. 600-200 BCE -- The Sangha and the Laity: c. 200 BCE-200 CE -- The Beginnings of Mahayana Buddhism, Buddha Images, and Monastic ...

While looking for images to illustrate the OurSF article this past Sunday, I came across a negative pack tagged “G.G. Park — Buddha installed.” I couldn’t picture where this buddha was located.

In the 60s and 70s, disillusioned young people were unhappy about the state of the world. Many of them embarked on worldwide searches for answers. Some of these seekers journeyed to Asia, where they ...

Buddhism has been India’s greatest export for the last 2,000 years. With the return of one portion of the Buddha’s relics from the collection of a private individual, it is an opportune moment to ...