The spiritual leader, who escaped from Lhasa on March 17, 1959, has written a new book in which is he is unapologetically ...

The pagoda itself functions as a temple, making it a “vertical monastery” — or, as its name suggests, “The Palace of Buddha.” ...

UNESCO's tentative list of World Heritage Sites has included four historical sites from Madhya Pradesh, which is a major recognition of the state's rich cultural legacy. These include the Ashokan ...

The pieces of a disarticulated statue of Buddha have been reunited nearly a century after the first piece was found at the Ta ...

Thailand will allow limited alcohol sales on Buddhist holidays to attract more tourists. The change aims to address visitor frustration over bar closures on religious days. Sales will be ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding talks with the head of Myanmar’s military government, who is seeking to cement ties with Moscow as he faces isolation from the West.

How Greeks Took Buddhism to Various Parts of the World. Credit: Greek Reporter illustration Buddhism, a religion, or according to some, a path towards experiencing ultimate reality, was founded by ...

The public will now be able to take a tour of St James's Palace, including the room where King Charles III was formally proclaimed as monarch, following successful trials. The Royal Collection ...