From the bright lights of Seoul to Busan's beaches and the 'living museum' of Gyeongju, this tour offers a taste of a unique ...

It was due to the noble efforts of Emperor Ashoka that Sri Lankans received such a wonderful spiritual path, like Buddhism. Emperor Ashoka gifted both his son and the daughter to the Buddha Sasana, ...

The dust has begun to settle in Dharamsala, where the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet celebrated his 90th birthday in the presence ...

Sugar, particularly in rock candy form, represents a long history of global trade and power, and remains a well-loved ...

Splendid sculpture and painting from LACMA's permanent collection was packed up about eight years ago. Finally, it's back on ...

From ancient Egypt to the Hindu kingdoms of India and Indigenous America, the Seshat History of Moralizing Religion examines ...

The devotional art of Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism share many similarities, even some gods. To understand why, you need to examine the ancient Indian origins of these religions and their ...

Legal action against senior monks in Thailand raises questions about the future of Thai Buddhism, with calls for reform and ...

Sadom Kaewkanjana, who left golf to become a monk, is back. And it appears he means business as he's on the British Open ...

The 27-year-old Kaewkanjana is the only Buddhist monk in the field this week. He took a short hiatus from professional golf ...

Fickle weather and funny bounces are classic features of links golf, making the British Open a test of the mind as much as ...

The ceremony in Chaiyaphum province, just over five hours’ drive from Bangkok, is part of a growing movement in Thailand where “forest monks” are linking Buddhist practice with environmental activism.