December may bring to mind shopping malls, carols and cookies for Santa, but for millions, it’s a season rich with diverse celebrations that brighten the month. Bodhi Day, Dec. 8, commemorates the ...

National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek tells Host Marco Werman about his walk through India’s northeastern region, where he traced the steps of Siddhartha Gautama, better known as the Buddha. He ...

December 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.

Fast forward to 2024, Ven Ajahn Siripanyo, the only son of Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan, whose net worth is over Rs ...

Buddhists throughout the world celebrate Bodhi Day, but they do not all celebrate Siddhartha’s enlightenment on Dec. 8. In ...

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Justine Moss speak with Sumit Agarwal, Professor of Economics and Real Estate, NUS, about Singapore's financial system being able to weather heightened ...

A piece by Bhuddist Herbie Hancock serves as a nod to both Kwanza and Bodhi Day, which traditionally commemorates when Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment. Other celebrations acknowledged in ...

Buddhism originated in India over 2500 years ago. It is a nontheistic faith founded by Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha. Buddha was a human being. He was born and lived as a human ...

VIJAYAWADA: In a major infrastructure boost for Vijayawada, Municipal Administration (VMC) and Urban Development (MAUD) Minister inaugurated the long-awaited Siddhartha Flyover on Pantakaluva Road ...

Kolkata: The red-brick bungalow with a sprawling lawn constructed in 1900 that was the residence of former Bengal chief minister Siddhartha Shankar Ray is poised to join the heritage list.

The book features text and illustrations that tell the story of Siddhartha and his quest for spiritual enlightenment. The album features vocal contributions from Townshend, Elton John, Emeli ...