A statue of Kumarajiva in front of ... a fourth-century monk and scholar responsible for translating Buddhist texts into Chinese, is venerated by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for developing ...

Long Hoa Pagoda, a renowned spiritual site in Hai Phong, features a 15-ton bronze Buddha, rich history, and breathtaking ...

Buddhism is practiced in various parts of the world and the Ancient Greeks played a significant role in the mission of ...

Jajpur: In the ancient hills of Ratnagiri, Odisha, a team of archaeologists has been meticulously unearthing secrets buried ...

In the hills of Ratnagiri in Odisha, 15 archaeologists have been working over the last three months to uncover ancient Kalinga’s Buddhist legacy and ties with Southeast Asia. And they have had success ...

Laughing Buddha is not actually a Buddha at all, but rather a Chinese monk ... Buddha statue symbolizes health and healing. Some Medicine Buddha statues are blue, mimicking ancient painting ...

The temple is closely associated with the monk Jishin (1231-1316 ... The miniature statue was in a small wooden Buddhist altar called “zushi,” and wrapped in a drawstring bag of cloth.

Rajgir, nestled in the Nalanda district of Bihar, is a treasure trove of history, spirituality, and natural beauty. From ...

Located in Co Am Commune, Vinh Bao District, Hai Phong, Met Pagoda was built around the 16th century by General Tran Khac ...

A personal story of Keith Fitzgerald as he took an arduous and near perilous kayaking adventure to Buddha at Koh Keaw Pisadon ...

Thomas Cristofoletti for The New York Times Som Preksa, 27, a Buddhist monk and a recent university graduate who ... the director of Cambodia’s antiquities department, standing among ancient ...

For instance, figures such as the flute-playing woman, the chicken-raising woman, the cattle herder, and the woman wine ...