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Who is the ‘Laughing Buddha’? A scholar of East Asian Buddhism explains

With his delighted expression, round belly, bald head and monastic robes, the “Laughing Buddha” is instantly identifiable. However, astute observers might wonder why this buddha does not look like the historical Buddha, who lived in India about 2,500 years ago.

The Conversation

Buddhas of Bamiyan: The colossal twin statues that stood sentinel over Afghanistan — until the Taliban destroyed them

The twin Buddha statues stood sentinel over a valley in Afghanistan until being destroyed by the Taliban. Now all that's left are two cavities.

LiveScience

Satellite imagery reveals hidden monastery at Buddhist holy site: report

Satellite imagery of the Mahabodhi Temple Complex uncovered a possible buried monastery and other buildings. The results are now awaiting peer review and publication.

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The world's most beautiful temples - from Ruwanweli Maha Seya to the fascinating pyramids of Tikal

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Buddha’s lessons on impermanence are carved into monuments and buildings – this course explores why

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

The Conversation

UN cultural agency decides against placing Lumbini, Buddha's birthplace in Nepal, on endangered list

The United Nations’ cultural agency has decided against putting the Buddhist pilgrimage destination of Lumbini on its list of heritage sites in danger, instead giving authorities in Nepal more time to help restore the famous gardens and temple that are falling into disrepair

The Independent UK

A Taiwan-based Buddhist charity attempts to take the founding nun's message of compassion global

Tzu Chi is an international Buddhist organization led by the Venerable Cheng Yen, an 87-year-old nun living in Taiwan

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Nepalese spiritual leader ‘Buddha Boy’ sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual assault on minor

A controversial spiritual leader known as “Buddha Boy” has been sentenced to a 10-year prison term for sexually assaulting a minor

The Independent UK

Controversial 'Buddha Boy' Convicted Of Sexual Assault In Nepal

Controversial spiritual leader 'Buddha Boy' convicted of sexual assault in Nepal. Believed to be reincarnation of Buddha, but faces skepticism. Arrested wi...

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Nepalese spiritual leader ‘Buddha Boy’ convicted of sexual assault on minor

A court in southern Nepal has convict a controversial spiritual leader known as “Buddha Boy” on charges of sexually assaulting a minor

The Independent UK

May full moon 2024: See the Flower Moon blossom in gorgeous photos from around the world

Explore stunning photos of the May full moon captured by skywatchers from around the world.

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From South Korea to India, devotees mark the birthday of Buddha with lanterns and prayers

A devotee knelt and gently touched his head on the dome of the Boudhanath Stupa, an iconic Buddhist monument in Kathmandu, as a mark of reverence on Thursday, which marks the birth of Buddha.

The Independent UK

Grand procession held in Bodh Gaya on the occasion of Buddha Purnima

On the auspicious occasion of the 2,568th birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, a grand procession was held in the land of knowledge Bodh Gaya in the Gaya district of the state of Bihar, on Thursday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"Top Chef" honors Native ingredients

While a front-runner continues to do well, could he be eclipsed by a dark horse?

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Three Afghans, three Spanish tourists killed in Bamyan shooting

Group of tourists and their companions was fired on while walking through a market in central Afghanistan.

The Guardian - UK

Three Spanish tourists and an Afghan shot dead in Afghanistan attack

Four suspects arrested at the scene of attack in Bamiyan, as local hospital says other tourists wounded were in a stable condition

Al Jazeera

Gunmen kill four, including three Spanish tourists, in central Afghanistan

No group claims responsibility for attack in Bamyan, which interior ministry official says also injured seven people.

France 24

Gunmen kill four, including three foreign tourists, in central Afghanistan

Three foreign tourists and an Afghan were killed on Friday in the central Afghan province of Bamiyan, said the Taliban's interior ministry.

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Complaint against 'son' of Lord Buddha

An eight-year-old boy is facing a legal complaint over claims that he is the reincarnated son of the Lord Buddha who possesses magical powers to "connect people's minds".

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Celebrating Buddha's Birthday: Traditions And Festivities

Learn about Vesak, the celebration of Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and passing, observed on varying dates worldwide.

The Guardian - AU

Buddha taught us to be happy with less. How does this apply to the climate crisis?

We must ask ourselves what it is that we really need. Only then can we stop our endless consumption and save the planet

The Hindu

This Buddha Vihara in Karnataka is a place for peace and high learning

With a hillock overlooking it and set in green environs, the Buddha Vihar on the outskirts of Kalaburagi city is fast turning into a major centre of Buddhist studies and a centre of research of Pali and Sanskrit languages.

The Guardian - AU

Looking for role models among the spiritual leaders of history? Look to the women in their lives

I want a spiritual role model who would have understood how to avert a meltdown at school pickup. So who are the women spiritual leaders?

Newslaundry

What’s Your Ism? D Raja on communists, caste, Buddha

D Raja, the general secretary of the Communist Party of India, says a communist revolution is not possible in India by only focussing on economic concerns.

The Guardian - UK

‘Although I’m tetraplegic, I’ve started to feel normal’: Hanif Kureishi on staging The Buddha of Suburbia

As his coming-of-age rollercoaster hits the stage, the novelist talks about the boredom of hospitals, how Britain has changed since Buddha – and why shouting at his kids is a great way to write blogs

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