Century-old temples destroyed, UNESCO village evacuated: How South Korea wildfires have ignited a 'heritage disaster crisis'
South Korea is battling one of its worst wildfire crises in recent history, with massive infernos leaving the Gounsa Temple, ...
South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others
Charred, black ruins at South Korea's Gounsa temple stood on Thursday in stark contrast to the kaleidoscope of colours that ...
Artnet News20h
Deadly South Korea Wildfires Ravage Ancient Buddhist Temples
An ancient Buddhist temple complex is among the structures burned in some of the worst wildfires ever to hit South Korea.
Malay Mail10h
After losing ancient Gounsa Temple to wildfire, South Koreans race to save others
Charred, black ruins at South Korea’s Gounsa temple stood today in stark contrast to the kaleidoscope of colours that are a ...
Religion News Service17h
How Japanese anime draws on religious traditions to explore themes of destiny, sacrifice and the struggle between desire and duty
Mugen Train’ blends Buddhist impermanence, Shinto philosophy and samurai ethics into a lesson on courage and suffering.
Observer23h
In ‘Interspecies Love Letter,’ Artist Cai Guo-Qiang Will Light Up the Cosmos by Painting in the Sky
Using explosives to create beauty rather than warfare and violence provides a sliver of hope for our shared human future.” ...
The Week7hOpinion
OPINION: Why Radio Free Asia and Voice of America of Tibet matter
Tibetans rely on RFA and VOA for uncensored news, but funding cuts threaten these broadcasts, aiding China's control over ...
Huge South Korea wildfires kill dozens and torch ancient temples
The wildfires in South Korea, which started on 21 March and have killed at least 26 people, have since spread to cover more ...
South Korea's largest ever wildfires kill dozens and torch ancient temples
The wildfires in South Korea, which started on 21 March and have killed at least 26 people, have since spread to cover more ...
Religion Unplugged8h
How Japanese Anime Draws On Buddhist, Shinto And Samurai Traditions
Many have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, ...
What ‘The White Lotus’ gets wrong about the meaning and goals of common Buddhist practices
A scholar of Buddhism explains authentic ways to engage deeply with the tradition, ranging from short meditation retreats to full ordination as a monastic.
Centuries-old Buddhist temple destroyed in ‘unprecedented’ and deadly South Korea wildfires
South Korea redeployed firefighting helicopters after a fatal crash caused a temporary grounding on Wednesday as authorities ...