Buddhism as a Cultural Ambassador Soft power is the power to affect others by influencing culture, values, and ideology ...

Buddhism is practiced in various parts of the world and the Ancient Greeks played a significant role in the mission of ...

Humans are inherently social creatures who require social interaction for their overall well-being. The human mind is a malleable entity susceptible to extraneous influences. ..

China labels the Dalai Lama a “separatist” and asserts that it will select his successor. However, the 89-year-old has stated ...

Thus began the tradition of building stupas and funding Buddhist activities, earning merchants good karma and, consequently, good fortune, effectively transforming Buddhism into a form of prosperity ...

Explore the future of Tibetan Buddhism, the Dalai Lama’s successor, and China’s stance on his reincarnation. What lies ahead for Tibetan spiritual leadership?

Sravasti Abbey will resume its weekly teachings in Spokane on Beginning Buddhism, starting March 19. The class meets ...

American Actor Richard Gere will be in The Hague for the commemoration of the Tibetan Uprising of March 10, 1959. The 75-year ...

The Dalai Lama, turning 90, asserts his successor will be born in the "free world" and urges rejection of any choice made by ...

It was not until 1815 with the signing of the Kandyan Convention that Britain gained power over the island. The advantages of ...

Lastly, the issue of reincarnation is not open for negotiation or political bargaining, particularly not with an atheist regime bent on harmonising Buddhism with China’s socialist characteristics. If ...