Statues of the Buddha unearthed in central China are leading to new interpretations of the early history of Buddhism in the country. While excavating a late Eastern Han Dynasty (A.D. 25–220) family ...

Buddhism, founded by Siddhartha Gautama — the Buddha — is a spiritual tradition centered on compassion, mindfulness, and the ...

The day begins in darkness, lit only by street lamps. As dawn breaks, a pale blue light reveals a quiet line of monks in orange robes moving through the streets of ...

After the woman's brother drove her to be cremated, a faint knock was heard coming from the coffin, an official at the temple ...

A new look at the world’s tallest statues highlights how nations use monumental designs to honor leaders and deities, with record-setting structures continuing to transform cultural landscapes.

Rarely in recent history has an assembly election generated as much curiosity, tension, and uncertainty across India as Bihar’s.

Hyderabad: A group of Buddhist monks from Thailand, along with devotees from Cambodia, the USA, and India, performed prayers at the iconic Buddha statue at Hussainsagar on Sunday evening as part of ...

Siddhartha Gautama, best known as the Buddha (the enlightened one), lived some 500 years before Jesus Christ. Born into royalty, the life of the young prince and his subsequent enlightenment set the ...

Former royal residence where Thai craft peaked. Wat Phra Kaew holds the Emerald Buddha (Thailand’s most sacred image) and the weight of that hits you immediately. They take the dress code seriously: ...

Big Buddha is a giant statue of Buddha encased in Burmese alabaster that towers over Phuket from the peak of Mount Nagakerd. Construction on Big Buddha began in 2007, and Phuketians are proud of both ...

Banana Tree is celebrating National Pad Thai Day with a week of offers, rewards, and giveaways. Anyone who’s part of Banana Tree’s Big Flavour Club will receive a voucher for any Pad Thai on the menu ...

Join me, Jeroen, as I explore Southeast Asia through my lens! 🌏 Based in Bangkok, Thailand for over 14 years, I share the beauty, culture, and hidden gems of the region—from bustling city streets to ...