Tara is popularly worshipped in the Mahayana and Vajrayana sects of Buddhism, and is considered a saviour who bestows ...

Xuanzang (602–664 AD), an illustrious monk in the Tang Dynasty, was one of the most important translators of Chinese Buddhism ...

In “The Once and Future World Order,” by Amitav Acharya, and “The Golden Road,” by William Dalrymple, our best hope might be ...

We are living in strange times where religion is being blatantly used in pursuit of a political agenda. The Buddha temple is ...

Mahabodhi temple in Bodhgaya, near Patna is of great significance to followers of Buddhism as Lord Gautam Buddha got Nirvana ...

On the rural islands off the coast of Japan, a handful of believers practice a version of Christianity that has direct links ...

Japantown advocates are watching with a measure of apprehension as major redevelopment plans around the Delta Center and Salt ...

Buddhism: A Journey through History” presents a rich tapestry of thematic stories that span topics such as the law, philosophy, war and governance. These narratives will surprise and engage readers ...

Those five days in November were cold, and seemed colder inside the gates of Auschwitz and of Birkenau. We were 90 ...

Dreaming of glimpsing the Dalai Lama and facing oppression in Tibet, a monk embarked on a dangerous journey through Nepal to ...

In Turkmenistan, the ancient city of Merw opens a window to Buddhist stupas and monasteries, echoing stories of the Silk Road’s rich history. Uzbekistan, with its enchanting cities like ...