Dharma

The Mahayana Sutras are a collection of Buddhist scriptures that form the foundation of the Mahayana school of Buddhism. These texts introduce new ideas and practices beyond the earlier Buddhist…

The Lotus Sutra is one of the most important and well-known scriptures in Mahayana Buddhism. It is also called the “Saddharma Puṇḍarīka Sūtra,” which means the “Sutra of the Lotus…

Vesak, also known as Buddha Day, is the most significant festival in the Buddhist calendar. It commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death (parinirvana) of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. These three…

A significant national conference will be held for two days on June 6-7 in New Delhi under the revered guidance of senior Buddhist leaders and Dharma fighters. The conference aims…

Merit is a key concept in Buddhism. It refers to the positive actions, thoughts, and intentions that help one progress on the spiritual path. In this article, we will explore…

Spiritual enlightenment is a term that often appears in discussions of various religious and philosophical traditions, particularly in Buddhism. But what does it really mean to be spiritually enlightened? In…

Paro Tsechu is one of the most important religious festivals in Bhutan. It is celebrated annually in the town of Paro, located in the western part of the country. This…

The Four Noble Truths form the foundation of Buddhist teachings, offering a roadmap to understanding suffering and achieving liberation. First, life is inherently marked by suffering (dukkha), which encompasses physical…

Reincarnation, also known as rebirth, is a central concept in Buddhism. It refers to the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. In Buddhism, this cycle is not viewed as a…

Buddhism is a spiritual tradition that focuses on understanding the nature of suffering, how to overcome it, and how to live harmoniously with others. One of the core teachings of…