From the lava tunnels of Jeju Island to the ancestral ceremonies of the Jongmyo sanctuary, these 16 UNESCO-listed sites showcase the rich heritage of South Korea, where traditions, natural treasures ...

Could it shed new light on the early years of the Khmer civilization that went on to build the great medieval city of Angkor, home of the spectacular temple ... The site's layout is a familiar ...

To better understand the layout of the site ... monks pay homage to their gods at this holy site. Although Buddhist today, the temple's roots are in Hinduism and stretch back nearly 1,500 years ...

You’ll find world-class murals, centuries-old folk art and relics, and contemporary masterpieces inspired by Buddhist and Hindu stories. Some of the must-see temples include Wat ... from the outside ...

Insights The world’s largest temples cover a variety of religions and beliefs.  Some of these temples have been around for ...

Upon arriving in Bhubaneswar, you're immediately surrounded by the stunning temples of the Ekamra Kshetra, each more ornate than the last. A short distance away, you'll marvel at the small yet ...

It was an enthronement ceremony for an aspiring spiritual leader, who from an early age was recognized by the Dalai Lama and ...

ISANTI, Minn. (AP) — The young Buddhist lama sat on a throne near an altar decorated with flowers, fruits and golden statues of the Buddha, watching the celebrations of his 18th birthday in ...

The Senso-ji Temple is dedicated to Asakusa Kannon, the Buddhist god of mercy and happiness. According to legend, two fishermen struck gold and found a statue of the god while fishing on the ...

The Government of India, in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), is holding the first Asian Buddhist Summit (ABS) in the national capital. The summit themed ‘Role ...

She highlighted a Buddhist temple managed by a Hindu priest, stating, “Indian culture, particularly through Buddhism, firmly established itself in China. This is why Hinduism has played a ...

Such scenic wonder adds to the enchantment of staying at this extraordinary gem, a historic Buddhist temple lodge, or shukubo, where time seems to stand still. A satellite of the massive Kuonji ...