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Buddha Purnima: Gen Z highlights how Buddha's principles resonate with them

Buddha Purnima: Gen Z highlights how Buddha's principles resonate with them

As the world observes Buddha Purnima on May 12, delve into the surprising and meaningful ways in which Gen Z is finding relevance and resonance with Buddha's teachings

12 May,2025 02:54 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal
Buddha Purnima 2025: Thousands of devotees visit Bodh Gaya to seek blessings

Buddha Purnima 2025: Thousands of devotees visit Bodh Gaya to seek blessings

The temple complex, regarded as the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree, witnessed long queues of pilgrims carrying flowers and chanting prayers in reverence

12 May,2025 10:57 AM IST | Bihar | IANS
Sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha displayed in Sri Lanka after 16 years

Sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha displayed in Sri Lanka after 16 years

According to historical records, the tooth relic which came to Kandy in 1590, came to symbolise Buddhist holiness, becoming Sri Lanka's most treasured possession and the seal of sovereignty

18 April,2025 01:11 PM IST | Kandy, Sri Lanka | PTI
Over 1,000 Tibetan monks expelled from China's Larung Gar Academy

Over 1,000 Tibetan monks expelled from China's Larung Gar Academy

This action is the most recent in a long line of actions by China to dismantle and reduce the size of the academy, which housed roughly 40,000 Buddhist monastics by the early 2000s

15 February,2025 06:34 PM IST | Beijing | ANI
Bangladesh minority group condemns violence against Hindus in Sunamgonj

Bangladesh minority group condemns violence against Hindus in Sunamgonj

Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council strongly condemns the attacks on Hindus in Sunamgonj, calling for justice and support for the victims

06 December,2024 09:39 AM IST | Dhaka
Ramayana’s footprints in China’s history

Ramayana’s footprints in China’s history

At a symposium on ‘Ramayana—A Timeless Guide’ Chinese scholars made presentations tracing the routes through which Ramayana reached China

04 November,2024 07:51 AM IST | Beijing | Agencies
Recognition of Pali as classical language honours Buddha's heritage: PM Modi

Recognition of Pali as classical language honours Buddha's heritage: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Thursday that the recognition of Pali as a classical language honours the great heritage of Lord Buddha

17 October,2024 01:01 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
‘We have been friends for over 60 years’, Mumbaikars share heartwarming stories

Mid-Day Premium ‘We have been friends for over 60 years’, Mumbaikars share heartwarming stories

As the world celebrates International Friendship Day on July 30, mid-day.com spoke to Mumbaikars and a Delhiite who share their more cherished and long-lasting friendships and the secret to it all

04 August,2024 10:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
'PM Modi has done a lot for Buddhism': Buddhist leader Bhikkhu Sanghasena

'PM Modi has done a lot for Buddhism': Buddhist leader Bhikkhu Sanghasena

Sanghasena also said that no other government has supported the Buddhist cause in India like Modi has done for the community

27 April,2024 06:32 AM IST | Leh (Ladakh) | mid-day online correspondent
How Gen Zers are exploring religious tourism in India

Mid-Day Premium How Gen Zers are exploring religious tourism in India

The travel industry is witnessing a rapid rise in religious tourism. This trend is largely driven by Gen Zer's inclination towards visiting spiritual destinations to seek inner peace. We spoke to experts from the industry who dive deep into the trend and recommend top spiritual destinations you must explore

17 April,2024 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Aakanksha Ahire

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