Travel through time and explore the rich history of Buddhism with these 10 renowned temples. Learn about their unique ...

Wonderful statues around the world are far more than those little snowmen and mermaids you made in your childhood. These extraordinary sculptures are the finest exhibition of architectural prowess ...

Contemporary Japanese readers of the haiku will tend to imagine the many statues of Buddha in the city’s ... with a waka by Saichō, the ancient founder of Tendai Buddhism: Anokutara / sanmyaku ...

to bring to life a Buddhist teaching about the arrival of the Amida Buddha to welcome the spirits of the dead. He still ...

Boasting a total of 196 ancient artifacts, an exhibition dedicated to the culture surrounding the Maitreya Buddha ... is a series of carved stone statues. Created from the Northern and South ...

Have you ever thought of travelling to Southeast Asia? This vibrant region is a treasure trove of rich cultures, fascinating ...

There are about 2,000 camels at the Mingsha Mountain outside Dunhuang, an ancient Silk Road oasis ... Although the art is religious with Buddha statues and paintings featuring flying asparas ...

Explore iconic temples, savour delicious street food, and shop till you drop – this guide brings you the most fun things to ...

Tokyo, Japan; Cross-Legged Bodhisattva. In ancient India, this cross-legged posture was associated with royalty. Many statues of Maitreya, a buddha thought to be a future savior, were depicted this ...

Within this historic compound lies the Wat Phra Kaew, sheltering the venerated Emerald Buddha. Remember to dress appropriately: modest attire, covering shoulders and knees, is a must. Few places ...

If you walk past the retreat buildings to the lot where the friars park, you can follow a short trail down to a shaded patio ...

Amid the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45 ... nine-floor building that houses the tallest statue of Maitreya Buddha, or the Buddha of the Future, at the Mogao Caves.