Wat Pha Lat in Chiang Mai warns it will permanently close for foreign tourists if disrespectful behaviour continues ...

Maharashtra in winter is gorgeous - all misty mornings, cool breezes, and lush greenery shrouded in morning dew. While the ...

The composer recently said he may have lost Bollywood work due to his religion, though he later clarified he meant no offence.

The Buddhist Association of China announced on Monday that it has stripped the ordination certificate of Shi Yongxin as the abbot of the world-renowned Shaolin Temple is being investigated by multiple ...

Chinese tourists take photos at one of Bangkok's most famous Buddhist temples, Wat Arun, which is locally known as Wat Chaeng, in June this year. [PHOTO BY YANG WANLI/chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese ...

Gambling, one of the most common vices in the world, has a long history that dates all the way back to Ancient Greece.

Elephants are revered in many religions, including Hinduism and Buddhism. Discover how the elephant earned this elevated ...

Fushimi’s 22 breweries represent the highest concentration of sake makers anywhere in Japan. In addition to sake tastings, ...

The "Walk for Peace," a cross-country pilgrimage of Buddhist monks trekking from Texas to Washington, D.C., shared a significant update today regarding their mo ...

Yet the latest scandals in Thailand stand apart, even by that country’s poor record. It was the worst year for the monkhood ...

Mahaparinirvan Diwas, observed annually on December 6, marks Dr Ambedkar’s transition to parinirvana—a central Buddhist concept signifying liberation from the cycle of rebirth and suffering. The ...