A procession in Bangkok marked the arrival of a sacred Buddha relic loaned by China, celebrating King Maha Vajiralongkorn's ...

Rising temperatures and melting glaciers are altering the ways humans pray and threatening the existence of sacred traditions ...

Vietnam faces accusations of violating religious freedom after sentencing six Khmer Buddhist monks and three activists to ...

Buddhists throughout the world celebrate Bodhi Day, but they do not all celebrate Siddhartha’s enlightenment on Dec. 8. In ...

I recently visited Truc Lam Bao Chi Zen Buddhist Temple and was deeply moved by the tranquil ambiance and the warm hospitality. Nestled in a serene location, this temple offers an ideal retreat for ...

Ketut Nita Wahyuni lifts her folded hands prayerfully to her forehead as a priest leads the temple gathering. The 11-year-old ...

India, a land of vibrant spirituality, houses numerous revered Ram temples. From Ayodhya to Rameswaram, these temples, each with its unique history and architectural grandeur, stand as testaments ...

Peter van Ham has been documenting the site of the Tabo monastery for 30 years, and thanks to Phase One it's now presented in ...

A groundbreaking project led by the Chinese-American art researcher involves the sixth-century Buddhist cave temples at remote Xiangtangshan, or Mountain of Echoing Halls, in China’s northern ...

Children’s Day Drawing Ideas 2024: Do you know why Children’s Day is celebrated every year on November 14? Yes you are right! November 14 marks the birth anniversary of India’s first Prime ...

MANILA, Nov 13 (Reuters) - The Philippines' foreign ministry said on Wednesday it summoned China's ambassador to protest Beijing's drawing of baselines around the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the ...

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