The magnitude of influence that Buddhism had on the history of Asia is visible both in the tangible and intangible transposes ...

For a decade, one writer tried to unravel the story of Dorje Chang, whose artwork sold for millions and who claimed to be the ...

Bhikshuni Jin Jr Shi, the university’s associate dean of academic affairs, told SFGATE that a strain of the master’s hair is ...

Every year, this beautiful UNESCO-listed historic city hosts one of Thailand’s most dramatic festivals. But it’s got ...

WORTHINGTON, Minn. (AP) — Immigration from around the world has transformed Worthington , bringing new businesses to emptying downtown storefronts as well as new worship and recreational spaces to ...

The giant reclining Buddha statue in the Zhangye Dafo Temple in Northwest China’s Gansu province. [Photo provided to ...

Explore the deep history behind a brass Buddha statue gifted by India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Prime Minister of Laos, and what it reveals about the intersection of art, faith, and ...

It's the Supreme Court of India's first step away from tradition by presenting an open-eyed new Lady Justice statue that reflects a new age and breaks free from colonial history and ties.

During his address, he said, “Over the past decade, I’ve been fortunate to attend numerous sacred events, including visits to historical Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India, the birthplace of Lord ...

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended the celebrations of International Abhidhamma Divas and recognition of Pali as a classical language at Vigyan Bhavan here, calling the ...

From visiting the birthplace of Lord Buddha in Nepal to the unveiling of his statue in Mongolia," said PM Modi. Marking the recognition of Pali as a classical language, PM Modi said, "Language is the ...

In this episode of The India Today Culture Project, host Manish Adhikary takes you on a journey through the fascinating evolution of Buddha's image.