Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist The Tamil poet-saint Andal is identified by the parrot in her hand. The bird is the ...

The Buddha didn’t suggest that monks and nuns become society’s moral police, dictating correct behavior and enforcing his rules. Rather, by living simply within his guidelines and refraining from harm ...

In the Philippines, a woman bought a green statue from a local store, thinking it was Buddha and prayed to it every day for ...

BHUBANESWAR: A 50-strong team of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has been sweating it out at Ratnagiri for last 70 ...

Three pensioners were killed and dozens of devotees were injured when two captive elephants spooked by fireworks went on a ...

The religious landscape of Japan is a fascinating blend of Shintoism, Buddhism, and other traditions. Across cultures, India ...

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Taiwanese man donates large offerings to Bangkok temple after winning lottery, fulfilling vow to the Great Brahma Emperor statue.

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Perth Zoo’s former elephant Permai has arrived safely at her new South Australian home, with keepers saying they are relieved the trip went safely. After a 40-hour trek from South Perth to the ...

A tourist has died after being trampled by an elephant while visiting Kruger National Park in South Africa, officials say. The animal "charged and trampled" the victim on Saturday, according to a ...