Shortly after dawn, more than 200 monks from an order of Tibetan exiles carry carefully bundled scriptures and 108 gold-gilt ...

where the gods of the nine planets gave way to Buddha and his eight disciples. As for Nat worship, the people, in spite of the king's edicts, went on worshiping the Nats, and Anawrahta finally ...

The sacred relics of Lord Buddha and his two disciples, Shariputra and Mahamoglan, were honoured in a grand procession in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, on February 3. Thousands of Buddhist monks from ...

In the statue pose, Buddha shares this knowledge with his disciples. Since the Buddha's teachings came from his heart, both hands are positioned in front of his chest. The index fingers and thumbs ...

Established in the 8th century on the slopes of Mount Toham, the Seokguram Grotto contains a monumental statue of the Buddha looking at the sea in the bhumisparsha mudra position. With the surrounding ...

Similarly, the holy relics of Lord Buddha and his two disciples were sent to Thailand for a 26-day exposition. The relics were received with reverence and a grand ceremony in Bangkok. Financial ...

It is believed that on this day, prayers reach the Mahaguru directly and his blessings evade darkness and ignorance from a disciple's life. Image Source: IANS According to Buddhism, on this day, ...