They found almost 48 theories of the Buddha’s date based on Tibetan, Mongolian, Indian, Burmese, Senegalese, Chinese, ...

media and the people to rid Myanmar [Burma] of unwanted conflicts.” Sein went on to call Wirathu a “noble person” who is a “son of Buddha”. While it may be true that conjoining the words ...

To the best of his power, a Burmese seeks to model his life on that of the Buddha, in deed and aspiration. The very form of the pagoda helps him to keep ever in mind the ideals he desires to ...

Thousands of Buddhist devotees gathered at Myanmar's Shwedagon pagoda on Wednesday to mark the Buddha's birthday and to water a sacred Bodhi tree believed to be linked to his enlightenment.

As Burmese astrology had its origins in Hindu ... youth by saying that they wanted to live until the coming of the next Buddha so that they could listen to his preaching. The followers of the ...

The Shwedagon Pagoda is the most sacred site in Burma. Its origins can be traced back to the first millennium, when a king was inspired by a legend involving eight strands of Buddha's hair. (02:02) ...

Loikaw, which is well-known for its authentic Kayah culture, offers charming scenery with indigenous villages, fascinating ...

One of the city's most popular attractions, the Jade Buddha Temple impresses visitors with its legion of statues. The temple was originally built to house two jade statues brought in from Burma.

In a historic decision, the Narendra Modi-led NDA government has officially recognised Pali, along with Prakrit, Bengali, ...

Depicting a sitting Buddha in white marble ... an ethnic minority group that populates the southern borders of Myanmar and Laos. The large statue is the centerpiece of the temple and part of ...

Jamshedpur, October 2: Jamui MLA Shreyasi Singh inaugurated the Malkhan Singh Durga Puja pandal, organized by Praveen Singh ...

The Bangkok-born chef Rose Chalalai Singh, who visits Chiang Rai annually, has lived for 15 years in Paris, where she runs a ...