Though sandstone succumbs easily to the chisel, it erodes quickly in rain. The survival of this Buddha and its grottoes, like ...

Carved into the sandstone cliff — a process eased by the rock's softness — the Buddha gazes over the vast whiteness of an ice-covered reservoir in winter and its emerald expanse in summer.

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Contrary to popular Western beliefs about Buddhist meditation, it is not viewed as a secular practice. Thai Buddhists believe that meditation is a meritorious activity, helping them not only to ...

Penn Museum has made strides in conserving and renewing the artistic and cultural legacies of two Buddhist murals, both of ...

Shortly after dawn, more than 200 monks from an order of Tibetan exiles carry carefully bundled scriptures and 108 gold-gilt ...

Tucked away in the lush mountains of Northern Thailand, Chiang Rai is a city that often gets overshadowed by its more popular ...

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Those who seek cultural experiences will find them at Hong Kong Museum of Art, while lovers of the finer things ... Tai O is perfect for a pit stop after visiting the giant Tian Tan Buddha, which is ...