Amaravati, a treasure trove of spirituality and culture in the heart of India, is deeply imbued with religious customs that ...

In the Theravada form of Buddhism followed in Southeast Asia, Gautama’s enlightenment is commemorated along with his birth ...

Dharamshala, a beautiful spot situated among the stunning Himalayan mountains, is a sanctuary for those seeking spirituality.

Reporter Luis Andres Henao and video journalist Jessie Wardarski of the Global Religion Team produced an exclusive ...

For years, he followed the same routine. He wakes up to recite sacred texts and then attends school, followed by football ...

He wakes up to recite sacred texts and then attends school, followed by football practice. He returns home for tutoring about Tibetan history and Buddhism. Then he might practice calligraphy or ...

Watching Monday Night Football and memorizing ancient Buddhist prayers Since the Dalai Lama’s recognition, Dorje has spent much of his life training to become a monk, memorizing sacred ...

By B. G. Chaturanga – Anuradhapura Police in Anuradhapura will take strong punitive measures against bogus individuals who would beg money from pilgrims of sacred sites under various pretexts of ...

Jalue Dorje knew it would be the last big party before he joins a monastery in the Himalayan foothills -- thousands of miles ...

Jalue Dorje grew up like a typical American teen playing football and listening to rap music in a Minneapolis suburb. After ...

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