The lotus flower, revered for its ability to blossom in muddy water while retaining its purity, symbolizes life's potential and spiritual enlightenment. Its significance in Hinduism is profound, ...

Buddhist traditions such as feeding the monks and scattering flower petals in a procession were in full bloom last Sunday ...

When Emperor Ming saw the Buddha in a dream, he sent a mission to India, triggering a chain of events that led to Buddhism’s ...

While Buddha had promoted monasticism and celibacy, Shiva’s story celebrated sexuality. Vishnu balanced the two extreme views ...

“GROWING IN THE mud, and yet so clean, the lotus is a symbol of purity,” writes the Sri Lankan historian Ananda K. Coomaraswamy in his 1913 book “The Arts and Crafts of India & Ceylon.” The lotus pool ...

Icons of beauty, providers of sustenance, even symbols of divinity — blossoming plants have assumed a deep significance to ...

Asian elephants are endangered in Thailand, but there are several wildlife sanctuaries that are doing their part to protect ...

Discover the resilience of the lotus flower and its symbolism for overcoming challenges. Learn how it blooms in the muddiest of environments.

Explore the rich symbolism and cultural significance of brooches. Learn about the hidden messages and historical importance ...

Yet, marigold symbolism also carries darker emotions ... Marigolds are used in conjunction with lotus flowers to worship Buddha. In Hinduism, people associate marigolds with the Sun. They symbolize ...

Arpitha Reddy’s Vishwam at Hyderabad’s Kalakriti Art Gallery is about the gathering of gorgeous gods created in the temple ...

From the incorporation of Buddhist symbols as part of independent India’s national identity to the adoption of Buddhist values in its foreign policy, Buddha Dhamma, India and Asia are ...