The Hall of Rectitude complex, the most concentrated Tibetan Buddhist architecture group within the Forbidden City, has been successfully restored. It was destroyed almost a century ago, during the ...

The Tibetan Plateau, with an average elevation of 4,000 meters, has long been known as the Roof of the World, where the weather is cold, rainfall is limited, natural conditions are rather harsh, and ...

Delve into the profound ways Buddhist art, literature, and archaeology illuminate the religion’s rich history, philosophical depth, and spiritual practices. Explore timeless sculptures, vibrant ...

Prof. Nalin Kumar Shastri emphasized that the return of the relics speaks to Buddhism’s renewed relevance in tackling today’s ...

Locating the Sacred Presence in Monastery, Monasticism, and Monastic Architecture -- Entering the Mountains, Localizing the Sacred Presence -- The Sacred Presence from Site to Site -- Mount Wutai as ...

Few periods in Japanese history are more fascinating than the seventh century. This was the period when Buddhism experienced its initial flowering in the country and the time when Asukadera, Kudara ...

From the peaceful water garden to the sparkling shrine room, this Suffolk meditation complex fuses the exotic with the agricultural “My name is Maitrivajri,” says the lady waiting at the entrance to a ...

Buddhism gained promi-nence during the reign of the emperor Ashoka. It is primarily represented by three important building types- the Chaitya Hall (place of worship), the Vihara (monastery) and the ...

Talking of Kashmir, everyone heaps praise on its postcard-worthy scenery, its houseboats and apple trees, but not much is known about its syncretic traditions of sacred architecture. The region has ...

The State not only has rich Buddhist heritage and culture, it is also dotted with large and small Buddhist caves. To be observed on 26th May, 2021, Buddha Purnima commemorates Lord Buddha’s ...