The Chinese government venerates Kumarajiva not only for his contributions to Buddhism but also as a symbol of China’s ...

Joshua Angus Lord faced Brisbane Magistrates Court on Thursday charged with display, distribute or publish prohibited symbol.

From what we eat and wear to our choice in pets and tote bags, the social signifiers du jour are changing once again. Are you ...

In analysing societal attitudes toward prayer, we often find two distinct perspectives. Some people believe in the efficacy of prayer and ...

There, it was cultivated into several varieties and became a symbol of happiness, wealth, and longevity. In east Asia, Buddha’s hand is commonly given as a New Year’s gift. There's one major ...

In his new book Nalanda, breathtaking in its sweep and lyrical in its glory, the poet-diplomat Abhay K unearths with tender ...

Can a Buddhist nation — a truly Buddhist one, not one that nominally follows the Buddha’s teachings — reach economic powerhouse ...

One of the most famous Chinese folk tales is the “Legend of the White Snake.” Although early versions of the myth date back ...

The remains of 106 Tamil laborers who toiled on the Thailand-Burma Railway under Japanese occupation have been cremated in a ...

New discoveries are breaking old assumptions about Viking women, rewriting history by restoring them to their rightful place ...

India is home to some of the most breathtaking heritage sites in the world, each reflecting the country’s rich history, ...