A newly married couple in Malaysia visiting a Buddhist temple. The Sigalovada Sutta gives instructions on how men should treat their wives: In five ways should a wife… be respected by a husband ...

Digha Nikaya 31 (Sigalovada Sutta) Buddhist wedding ceremonies vary widely across traditions and countries. They usually take place separately from the legal marriage ceremony. Here is one example ...

The Mahavamsa says the Buddha came by air to Lanka. The description of the first visit of the Buddha goes against the fundamental teachings of the Buddha. In Mahasihanada Sutta (Majjhima Nikaya 12) ...

Buddhist monks from 37 countries joined a procession in India. Thousands of worshippers gathered to celebrate the 19th International Tipitaka Sutta Recitation Festival in Bodh Gaya, Bihar ...