The temple was originally built to house two jade statues brought in from Burma. But over time ... the temple is one of Shanghai's few active Buddhist monasteries, so many monks call this place ...

Across the archipelago, many ancient temples stand as reminders of these past empires, including Buddhist temples. One of the most famous is Borobudur Temple in Magelang, a masterpiece left by the ...

According to local media reports, new Tk 1000, Tk 50 and Tk 20 notes hit the market on Sunday with motifs including Hindu and Buddhist temples and famous artwork. Officials had indicated earlier ...

Built in 1881, the temple is located at eh intersection of Anyuan road and Jiangning Road. It is called Jade Buddha because ... were shipped to Shanghai from Burma by the monks of Mount Putuo.

Bangladesh unveiled new currency notes without Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's image. Critics argue this decision undermines the legacy of the nation’s founder. The new notes will feature cultural ...

Misa Horita of Stockton rings the bell during the Shusho-e New Year's Day service at the Stockton Buddhist Church in Stockton Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. The observance originated about 1.300 years ago ...

Among the featured images are Hindu and Buddhist temples, historical palaces, and artwork by painter Zainul Abedin, known for his depictions of the Bengal famine during British colonial rule. (Photo: ...

The 34 colored statues in the Grand Eastern Hall of Foguang Temple are regarded as one of the four treasures of Tang Dynasty Buddhist arts. [Photo by Fan Wenzhen/For China Daily] The Wutai Mountains ...

Bangladesh's new banknotes replaced the portrait of the nation's founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, with images of Hindu and Buddhist temples, natural landscape and traditional landmarks. The new ...