Under the influence of Tantra, Buddhism transformed. New forms of Buddha-to-be (Bodhisattva) appeared as Mahakala Bhairava, ...

Demons form an essential part of the type of Buddhism practiced in Tibet. Derived from the native Tibetan religion, these ...

Located around 50km south-east of the capital Leh, Takthok is the only monastery in Ladakh that belongs to the oldest school ...

aiming to make traditional Buddhist teachings accessible and engaging for young readers. Meet Ksitigarbha introduces children to the compassionate vows of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, focusing on the ...

“Like a little meditation?” I venture. “Exactly,” he replies, emphatically, validating our shared moment of mindfulness.

Similar to Ningbo's Maitreya theme, Zhoushan, also located in Zhejiang, boasts its own Buddhist destination, the Putuo Mountain. Dedicated to Guanyin, a Bodhisattva known as the Goddess of Mercy ...

The National Museum of Korea is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesday and ...

The theme of the Sixth World Buddhist Forum (SWBF), "Hand in Hand for Coexistence," represents a grand vision. As discussions unfold regarding Buddhism's role in promoting global peace and mental ...

This thrilling, wide-ranging exhibition maps the complex connections among European and Asian civilizations from A.D. 500 to ...

Myanmar – Scattered across the lush, rolling hills of southern Myanmar’s Tanintharyi region, rebel fighters stationed at checkpoints inspect cars and trucks traveling towards a nearby town ...

The main forum of the sixth World Buddhist Forum is held in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 16, 2024. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi) About 800 representatives, experts and scholars of the ...