Vajrayana, Mahayana, and Theravada are the most practiced forms of Buddhism today but there were a lot of changes within the ...

In Buddhism, plants hold deep symbolic meaning and are often associated with various aspects of the Buddha's life and teachings. From trees under which enlightenment was attained to flowers ...

Mandala: a geometric figure representing the universe in Hindu and Buddhist symbolism. The monks who are making the sand mandala have been studying the art since they were as young as seven years old.

DHARAMSHALA, India — The Dalai Lama turned 90 on Sunday surrounded by thousands of followers, who thronged the Himalayan town of Dharamshala, where the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism has been ...