Thus, the pagoda itself functions as a temple, making it a “vertical monastery” — or, as its name suggests, “The Palace of Buddha.” The open-air terraces on each level also offer ...

This is no different than the fact that Jesus was raised in the Jewish faith. ... Buddha was born around 560 B.C. as a Hindu ... He built a palace for his son with gorgeous surroundings so that ...

An ancient timber structure that may have once marked Buddha's birthplace has been unearthed in Nepal. The new discovery could help pinpoint the time period when the spiritual leader was born.

Management of one of Beijing's most famous tourist spots, the Summer Palace, have offered a new explanation for why several Buddha statues at the site are missing their heads. A photograph taken ...