A reporter’s essential reading list on Buddhism in Asia. By Aatish Taseer The T writer at large Aatish Taseer spent some ...

The birthday of the historical Buddha or Shakyamuni Buddha, known as Vesak in several countries, celebrates the birth of the child who became Prince Siddhartha around the end of the 4th century B.C.

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Seoul for a parade commemorating Buddha’s birthday, but a new addition to the ancient ...

Starting at the birthplace of Buddhism, a writer traces how its teachings spread across Asia, transforming the continent ...

Buddha Purnima will be celebrated on May 1 because the full moon tithi remains active throughout the day.

Buddha Purnima 2026, commemorating Gautam Buddha's 2588th birth anniversary, is observed on May 1st. This significant Hindu ...

Among the many spiritual teachers who transformed human thought, Lord Buddha remains one of the most powerful voices of peace ...

According to Yogi Sadhguru, the energy of May full moon carries a special significance because it is associated with Gautama Buddha’s enlightenment. | Horoscope ...

In Hong Kong, Buddha’s birthday is celebrated on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month, which this year lands on May 15. Hong Kong declared it a public holiday in 1998; Buddhism is a major religion ...