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Buddha statue in Vietnam's Mekong Delta ranked among world's most impressive
A 20-meter-tall Maitreya Buddha statue in the Mekong Delta has been recognized as one of the world's most impressive giant ...
Buddhist soft power: India doubles down on showcasing Buddha’s life & legacy—partly to boost tourism & global influence
India is intensifying efforts to highlight its Buddhist heritage, targeting tourism and global influence. The government is ...
Japan's spectacular bike ride through six remote islands
The 70km Shimanami Kaido, webbed with fishing harbours, hillside citrus orchards and historic shrines, is often regarded as ...
Greek Reporter13d
How Ancient Greeks Spread Buddhism to the Known World
Buddhism is practiced in various parts of the world and the Ancient Greeks played a significant role in the mission of ...
The Diplomat26d
How the CCP Co-opted an Ancient Buddhist Monk
China’s state media emphasize how his translated sutras contributed to the Pure Land and Tiantai sects of Buddhism and ultimately traveled on from China to Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia ...
China deports Japanese tourists for picture with exposed butt at the Great Wall
The incident at the World Heritage site near Beijing concerned a man who showed his bottom and a woman who took photos ...
TheCollector on MSN14d
How to Decode Goryeo Buddhist Paintings in Korean Art
Among Korea’s rarest and most beautiful religious artifacts, the Goryeo Period Buddhist paintings were largely lost due to ...
Amazon S3 on MSN7d
Human Face of Japan, The (1982)
The film "Human Face of Japan" explores Japan's cultural evolution from its ancient animist practices to modern Shinto and Buddhist traditions, highlighting the impact of post-war economic growth on ...
Foreign tourists to pay more as Japan rolls out dual-pricing system
TOKYO: Foreign visitors heading to Japan should prepare for potentially spending more, as the country is set to introduce a ...