With his delighted expression, round belly, bald head and monastic robes, the “Laughing Buddha” is instantly identifiable. However, astute observers might wonder why this buddha does not look like the ...

In Japan, children look forward to a visit from Hotei, a jolly Japanese god with a rotund frame. Ganref As Christmas approaches, children in many parts of the world look forward to a visit from the ...

Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton—which caused catastrophic damage, tearing roofs off buildings and slamming sand and floodwaters into homes across the region over a two-week period in September ...

For Sangeeta, harmony starts with honour. “Spiritual traditions can coexist beautifully when approach-ed with respect and ...

Early Buddhist art used symbols, not human forms, reflecting the Theravada school. Later, influenced by Indo-Greek culture, the Buddha was depicted human-like. Mahayana Buddhism introduced multiple ...