A new exhibition at the British Museum in London traces the stunning evolution of India's devotional art through 189 objects.

Over 500 yoga enthusiasts gathered in Lumbini, the revered birthplace of Lord Buddha and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to ...

The alms bowl, or "paathra", is a symbol of monks, yet in Sri Lanka, artisans are struggling as cheap substitutes flood the ...

Buddhism encountered a fascinating fusion with Greek culture in ancient times. Why did this Eastern religion adopt a Greek ...

The alms bowl is a symbol of monks, yet in Sri Lanka artisans are struggling as cheap substitutes flood the market, igniting ...

When Chinese President Xi Jinping recently met the Beijing-appointed Panchen Lama, it was meant to be more than a photo op. Beijing sought to send a calculated message that Beijing, not Tibetan ...

The Uttar Pradesh government's Safe City Project has become a symbol of security and trust, setting new benchmarks for urban safety across the state.

CCP’s use of bureaucratic controls and technological surveillance to suppress centuries old practices constitutes a form of ...

Idol worship helps the mind to ideal worship. An idol is a symbol for the human mind to adore and the intellect to idealise.

Bangladesh authorities say the fresh move is a step towards depoliticising national symbols amid political tensions.

is the birthplace of the Buddha and continues to stand as a symbol of world peace.” Singh, echoing these sentiments, reminded attendees that India is also widely regarded as a homeland of Buddha ...

As she writes: “Religions associated with the east – Hindu, Buddhism, Islam – are also commodified. Their symbols are marketed by entrepreneurs and corporations and then consumed by everyone ...