Forthcoming books on the life of the Buddha, St. Augustine, and the Biblical villain Haman each offer new perspectives on the men behind the myths.

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The word Nalanda evokes images of studious monks abuzz with dialogue, of kitchens and lodgings, of furious yet not ...

The Temple of the Reclining Buddha, known as Wat Pho in Thai, is a Buddhist temple complex which is most known for its gold-plated "Reclining Buddha" sculpture. The Buddha measures 151 feet long ...

Escape Tokyo for Kamakura: a peaceful blend of history, temples, coastal views, and nature, just an hour from the city.

Last month, the Standing Committee on Academic Affairs recommended the removal of references to politically sensitive topics ...

The event was organised by Kashkol Collective at the India International Centre. There was music, poetry, and a five-course ...

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The collection, known as the Piprahwa Gems of the Historical Buddha, dates back to the Mauryan ... Piprahwa stupa in Uttar Pradesh. Photo:Wikipedia In response, Sotheby’s issued a statement ...

The Buddhist Association of China holds a celebration for Buddha's birthday at Beijing's Guangji Temple on May 19, 2021. [Photo by Jiang Dong/chinadaily.com.cn] The Buddhist Association of China on ...

Look at how the world worked for A. E. Milne’s characters: Pooh enjoyed a bit of sustenance in a pot of honey. Piglet enjoyed ...

An archaeologist displays the standing statuette of the Gautama Buddha discovered in Xianyang, Shaanxi province. LI YIBO/XINHUA What are thought to be China's oldest known bronze Buddha images have ...