GAUTAMA BUDDHA
Virtues that transform
Gautama Buddha's four immeasurable virtues offer profound life lessons. A Canadian airport attendant's kindness returned lost painting supplies to a traveler. Tolstoy's compassionate apology to a beggar became a priceless gift. Helen Keller found immense joy and achieved much despite her blindness. A monk's equanimity after his shelter burned revealed the stars.
Friday Motivation by Buddha: 'Nothing can harm you as much as your own...'
Gautama Buddha's teachings emphasize the power of the mind, stating that uncontrolled negative thoughts cause more harm than external circumstances. He attained enlightenment and founded Buddhism, offering the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path as guides to overcome suffering through self-awareness and detachment. His wisdom continues to influence global practices for inner peace and well-being.
India is a secular country, but it does not mean Dharmic activities can't be entertained: Karnataka HC
The Karnataka High Court has observed that India being a secular country does not mean Dharmic and cultural activities cannot be allowed. The court made the remarks while setting aside a Bengaluru civic body order that had denied permission to Malleshwaram Brahmana Sabha to hold Shankaracharya Jayanti at an auditorium in Sankey Tank Park.
Quote of the day by founder of Buddhism Gautama Buddha: ‘You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving…’
Gautama Buddha, the awakened one, taught that self-love is paramount. He emphasized that no one in the universe is more deserving of your affection than you are. This principle encourages valuing oneself, which is crucial for well-being. By extending kindness inward, individuals build inner stability. This allows for genuine compassion towards others. The teachings guide millions toward mindful lives.
Quote of the day by Buddha: "Change is never painful. Only resistance to change is painful".
The famous quote by Gautama Buddha explains a powerful life lesson about accepting change. Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, taught that suffering often comes from resisting reality. His message encourages people to stay calm and flexible when life changes. Understanding this idea can help people reduce stress and live a more peaceful and balanced life.
Buddha Purnima 2025: Date, history, significance and messages to send to family and friends
Buddha Purnima, also known as Buddha Jayanti, commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and life of Gautam Buddha. Celebrated on the full moon of Vaishakha, in 2025, it falls on May 12, marking the 2587th anniversary of Buddha's birth. The day emphasizes enlightenment, compassion, and peace, encouraging reflection on Buddha's teachings and the path to nirvana.
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Manmohan Singh a 'splendid economist': Amartya Sen
Nobel laureate Amartya Sen praised former PM Manmohan Singh as a distinguished political leader and economist who embraced tolerance and unity. Sen highlighted Singh's understanding of Buddha's message on recognizing diverse faiths, which informed his measured response to conflicts and terrorism. Sen reminisced about their long-standing friendship and intellectual exchanges.
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu inaugurates state guest house in Gaya, Bihar
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated a state guest house in Gaya, Bihar, dedicated to Buddhist pilgrims. The facility, executed by the Water Resources Department, will serve as accommodation for pilgrims and also function as a convention and cultural center. The project, a dream of Khandu's late father, former Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu, aims to provide facilities for Buddhist followers visiting Gaya.
To be, or not to be
According to the Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, in order to touch the true nature of all phenomena, we need to find a middle way between all pairs of opposites, just as Gautama Buddha advised us to do. We need not fall into the habit of choosing between this and that, being and nonbeing.
India reassures Nepal after Jaishankar’s remark on Gautama Buddha's birthplace
India moved to quell a new controversy over the birthplace of Gautama Buddha after the Nepalese govt took exception to foreign minister S Jaishankar claiming Buddha was Indian. On Sunday, the MEA said reassuringly, “EAM’s remarks yesterday at the CII event referred to our shared Buddhist heritage. There is no doubt that Gautam Buddha was born in Lumbini, which is in Nepal.”
Measuring realised souls: How does one know if someone is awakened or not?
Nowadays, India is full of gurus. Most are self-appointed, but their followers insist their guru has magical powers, that he was initiated and anointed by secret mystical forces. There was a time when a holy man got his legitimacy from his lineage, the line of teachers before him. So there is the guru and the guru before him all the way to Adiguru.
Going places: Traditional Thai massage gets UNESCO heritage status, custodian calls it 'historic'
Krairath Chantrasri, proud custodian of the ancient skill, takes great pride in the discipline.
Goddess of Economics: The concept of Lakshmi signifies money has value only when it is circulated
The whole idea of Lakshmi being whimsical, and continuously moving, is a reminder that money has value only when it is circulated.
Online learning combined with games to grow by 38% in 2-4 years
The combination method of skilling, a recent phenomenon in corporates, is used across sectors providing play-like simulation with the additional learning or improving functional proficiency and social interaction.
Tax harassment is very widespread, says Mohandas Pai
In Siddhartha's case, Pai said the department's move to issue a press release giving details about the matter was uncalled for, unnecessary and insensitive.
Holding companies of VG Siddhartha had Rs 3,500cr debt
This debt of Rs 3,537 crore is over the Rs 6,547 crore Coffee Day Enterprises had.
Debt row may’ve pushed CCD founder over the edge
The founder-chairman of the Rs 4,200-crore Café Coffee Day (CCD) chain was in the news for the past several months due to his debt woes.
Market challenging for now, says Eicher
Royal Enfield sold 8,22,700 motorcycles in FY19, a negligible increase over 8,20,100 motorcycles in FY18.
L&T confident of taking control of Mindtree: AM Naik
L&T boss AM Naik says once the offer for 31% in Mindtree is complete, his company will gain majority and with IT firm’s ind directors giving a thumbs-up to offer, road seems to be clear
LTI, Siddhartha may seal mindtree deal in 4 days
LTI and Baring Private Equity Asia are in talks to acquire the stake, but the former is ahead in the race.
40 per cent pursuit of happiness lies in a person's choices: Harvard professor Dr Tal Ben-Shahar
According to Ben-Shahar, happiness comprises three variable factors.
Over 1,800 mementos received by PM Modi auctioned; money to be used for cleaning Ganga
Other big ticket items include a Lord Shiva statuette which had a base price of Rs 5,000 but was auctioned for Rs 10 lakh.
PM Modi inaugurates 400-bed Nepal-Bharat Maitri Pashupati Dharamshala
"This is not just a building...The Nepal-Bharat Maitri Pashupati Dharamshala will remind the visitors about the friendship of the two neighbours," Modi told a gathering, amid applause.
Buddhism India's greatest gift to us: Bhutan's Queen Mother
The Queen Mother also credited India for Bhutan's admission to the United Nations as a member on September 21, 1971. India had sponsored the membership.
Don't get swayed away by infighting: CJI Dipak Misra to budding lawyers, judges
You are required to develop an attitude not to get swayed away by the infighting and distractions that come your way. Remain firm and courageous," CJI Misra told the students.
Government to develop Bodh Gaya as spiritual capital
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said his government would develop the site as the spiritual capital for it to serve as a civilisational bond between India and the Buddhist world.
How the Gun Troops area in Bengaluru became Gowthampura & Bent it like Pele
ET explains the story behind the names Gun Troops was a British military base in Halasuru and later named Gowthampura after an army officer.
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Your body as your place of worship
While Gautama Buddha , on seeing suffering all over and Tulasidas , awakened by a mere taunting from his wife, are true examples of instant dawn of enlightenment and ‘victory over oneself’ , most other cases of such spiritual awakening have only been through gradual processes, with one step leading to the other.
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