These 17th century monks chose to slowly mummify themselves over a decade to achieve enlightenment...all so they could help ...

The Dalai Lama’s reincarnation system has a long history. Phowa is the discipline that is believed to transfer the mindstream to the intended body. Upon the death of the Dalai Lama and consultation ...

When I heard that my neighbor in hospice died, I had just been listening to the most elegant and comforting piece of music.

Nearly 80 years after they were captured and killed in the final days of World War II, dozens of U.S. airmen were honored ...

The Tibetan Buddhist leaders will attend the 15th Tibetan Religious Conference from July 2-4 in the North Indian hill town of ...

A new exhibition at the British Museum in London traces the stunning evolution of India's devotional art through 189 objects.

Google "death quotes" and you'll get hundreds of "inspirational" adages on death. Not even this grimmest of subjects escapes the reach of inspirational gurus. Their common take on death soon becomes ...

A guided experience through birth, ageing, illness and death unexpectedly led me to reconnect with my estranged mother.

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2025? Here are questions from GS paper 1 for this week with essential points as the fodder for your answers. Do not miss points to ponder and answer in the comment box ...

Buddhism encountered a fascinating fusion with Greek culture in ancient times. Why did this Eastern religion adopt a Greek ...