The Dalai Lamas teachings, grounded in centuries of Buddhist wisdom yet profoundly relevant to contemporary life, continue to offer comfort and clarity to those navigating todays fast-paced, ...

Pedaling a tricycle loaded with water, food and harm-reduction supplies, Kelsang Virya moves through Denver’s hardest-hit areas looking for anyone who needs help.

Minh Duc Temple, located on Thien Ma Mountain in Quang Ngai, is home to the tallest Quan Am (Goddess of Mercy - Avalokiteshvara - Guanyin) statue in Southeast Asia, nearing completion after over four ...

In “Looking and Feeling,” columnist Weili Jin ’28 explores form, rhythm and emotional valence in works of art from across the globe. Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s galleries of Asian art ...

Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app. The Divine Feminine in Buddhism can be directly traced back to its Vedic roots. She is the Goddess of endless compassion. She is the ...

New Delhi, September 11 (IANS): To truly grasp the significance of the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation, one must understand the role of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Tibetan Buddhists ...

The smile on Avalokiteshvara’s face appears to approve of Chhemet Rigzin’s deft brush strokes, as he paints the idol’s robes a deep red. But then Rigzin, 52, is a lhazowa, a master sculptor who ...

The multi-headed Avalokiteshvara comes in many forms, including female deities such as Guanyin from China, and marks a time when Buddhism was the religion of tradespeople ...