Just off a state highway in New Jersey, one of the largest statues of the Buddha in the United States appears unexpectedly in ...

One of the largest statues of the Buddha in the United States springs up unexpectedly in the middle of a backyard just off a ...

One of the largest statues of the Buddha in the United States springs up unexpectedly in the middle of a backyard just off a ...

Bodhi Day underscores the significance of the Dharma and the teachings of the Buddha in attaining Nirvana and alleviating ...

Dec. 8 marks the celebration of Bodhi Day in Japanese Buddhism. Bodhi means enlightenment or awakening in Sanskrit. It commemorates the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha.

Henao is a multimedia reporter on the Global Religion team. He focuses on features and has reported for the AP from Alaska, ...

Five years after a devastating fire, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen this weekend, showing off its rebuilt ceilings and new stonework. The cathedral’s interior reconstruction, erasing somber ...

Bodhi Day, observed on December 8, commemorates the Buddha's enlightenment, symbolizing spiritual awakening and the path to ...

December may bring to mind shopping malls, carols and cookies for Santa, but for millions, it’s a season rich with diverse celebrations that brighten the month. Bodhi Day, Dec. 8, commemorates the ...