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World heritage status for temple in sight

Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat has moved a step closer to becoming Thailand's ninth World Heritage Site after Unesco's advisory body recommended its inscription.

Bangkok Post

'Whoever I side with secures power': Ramdas Athawale claims Modi will win 2029 polls

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale predicts Prime Minister Narendra Modi will win the 2029 and 2034 elections. He stated that his party's support guarantees power. Athawale also highlighted the NDA government's secular approach and commitment to Uttarakhand's development. He mentioned projects worth Rs 40,000 crore for the state. The minister also…

The Economic Times

Why Great Men Are Remembered but Women Are Forgotten

History has a habit of remembering the footsteps that leave and forgetting the hearts that stay behind. When Prince Siddhartha walked out of the palace in search of enlightenment, the world witnessed the beginning of Buddha's journey. Centuries later, people still admire that moment of renunciation. Yet very few stop…

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Country diary: A celebration of life on the edge

Chelsea, London: I find myself moved by this garden that highlights the ‘edgelands’, those unprotected and modest places where nature can thrive

The Guardian - UK

Wat Pho marks Vesak Day with Sri Lanka, Nepal

The embassies of Sri Lanka and Nepal in Thailand, in collaboration with Wat Pho, also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, jointly hosted celebrations on Thursday for International Vesak Day 2026, marking the global observance recognised by Unesco and the United Nations.

Bangkok Post

Quote of the day by Lao Tzu: 'Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill. Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt.' Life lessons on learning, human nature and success by Chinese philosopher

Quote of the day by Lao Tzu talks about balance, self-control, learning, and human nature. The quote, “Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill. Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt,” explains the risks of excess in life. The words of Lao Tzu remain relevant in…

The Economic Times

5 Powerful Lessons Lord Buddha Taught About Anger and Peace

Among the many spiritual teachers who transformed human thought, Lord Buddha remains one of the most powerful voices of peace, compassion, and inner awakening. His teachings continue guiding millions across the world because they address the deepest struggles of the human mind. Among those struggles, anger remains one of the…

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I’ve learned not to cling to my beliefs – even the ones that shaped me

When held with curiosity, beliefs can be productive, creative and alive. But they can also imprison us, closing down life itself

The Guardian - AU

Robot Buddhist monks march at South Korea’s Lotus Lantern Festival

Robot monks lead the Lotus Lantern Festival in South Korea, ahead of Buddha's birthday on 24 May.

The Independent UK

OpenAI seals deal in Malta to give all Maltese access to ChatGPT Plus

Malta is set to become the first nation to provide all its residents with a year of ChatGPT Plus access. This initiative follows the completion of a free course on artificial intelligence usage. The program begins in May and will expand as more citizens finish the training. Maltese citizens living…

The Economic Times

US-born teen Buddhist lama balances monastic life and pop culture in Himalayan foothills

A young American teen, Jalue Dorje, embraces his destiny as a reincarnated lama. He navigates a dual life, blending his love for video games and sports with ancient Buddhist traditions. Recognized by the Dalai Lama, Dorje now trains at a monastery in India.

The Economic Times

Photos of US-born teen Buddhist lama now studying near the Himalayas to become a monk

Jalue Dorje grew up in a suburb of Minneapolis loving rap music, video games and football. But he’s also spent much of his life training to become a monk, memorizing sacred scriptures, practicing calligraphy and learning the teachings of Buddha.

The Independent UK

Minnesota teen swaps football and gaming for life as a Buddhist lama in the Himalayas

Jalue Dorje, 19, was recognized by the Dalai Lama at the age of 2

The Independent UK

Chinese-born robot becomes world's first android monk as humanoid called Gabi takes vows in South Korea — three more $16,000 'spiritual cyborgs' will join it for Buddha’s birthday

South Korean monks ordained an AI powered humanoid robot, triggering debate over spirituality, suffering, and sacred religious traditions worldwide.

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The Economic Times

AI in Bloom: How tech helped our garden take deep root

Facing challenges with their home's landscape, the author turned to ChatGPT for a personalized gardening plan. Through an iterative process, they specified preferences for non-shedding, mosquito-repellent, fragrant trees, and sun-tolerant plants suitable for California's climate.

The Times of India

Robot monk Gabi takes Buddhist vows at Seoul's Jogyesa Temple

A humanoid robot has made history in South Korea by becoming the country's first non-human to take part in a Buddhist precept ceremony, joining monks in prayer at Seoul's Jogyesa Temple ahead of Buddha's Birthday, according to Yonhap News Agency.

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Buddha Purnima 2026: Why Buddha Is Seen as Vishnu’s Avatar

There are certain ideas in Indian spiritual tradition that feel both familiar and quietly mysterious, ideas that people hear repeatedly yet rarely pause to examine in depth. One such idea is the belief that Buddha, the enlightened teacher who spoke about suffering, awareness, and liberation, is also regarded in many…

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The Real Meaning Behind Vishnu’s Avatars That Most People Miss

There are stories in Hindu tradition that feel larger than mythology, stories that seem to carry a pattern so precise and so layered that they begin to feel less like imagination and more like encoded understanding, and among the most powerful of these is the idea of avatars, the divine…

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The Independent UK

From your own AI Jesus to BuddhaBot Plus – The religious tech boom has arrived

A faith-based AI gold rush is underway

The Guardian - UK

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing appointed president after ‘sham’ election

Min Aung Hlaing seized control five years ago and plunged Myanmar into conflict and economic chaos

The Times of India

Hidden gold treasure found inside 1300-year-old Buddha statue in Thailand shocks archaeologists

Archaeologists in Thailand have reportedly discovered something unusual in an ancient Buddha statue that is said to be centuries old. What seemed like an ordinary historical artefact was found to have a secret collection of gold items within its composition. The discovery is said to be associated with historical religious…

The Conversation

Growing up during Sri Lanka’s civil war taught me that getting along with people across divides is a virtue we can learn

I grew up in Sri Lanka. Much of my adolescence was spent in Kandy, a city built around a lake, set amid the lush tea plantations of the hill country. Its northern shore houses the Temple of the Tooth, one of Buddhism’s most sacred sites. Each year, it came alive…

Times Life

12 Countries Where Lord Ram Is Part of History & Worshipped Beyond India

The Ramayana did not remain limited to India. Over centuries, it travelled through trade routes, kingdoms, and religious exchanges into Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Central Asia. In each region, it was not simply translated but reshaped into local culture, language, and belief systems. Today, there are said to be…

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Alexandra Daddario's Elegant Garden Furniture Channels European Hotel Chic and Brings the Lightest Touch to Her Zen-Like Backyard

Bistro-style gray metal chairs set the tone for Alexandra's calming outdoor space

Times Life

3 Stoic Principles for Mental Strength, Inner Peace & Focus

Stoicism is that strand of Western philosophy which was prominent during ancient Greek Hellenistic age (323 BC- 31 BC) and also one among the few that found its path to posterity and modern age. The works of three great Roman trio represent our understanding of Stoicism today, namely Lucius Annaeus…

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