Are Shinto and Buddhism truly separate in Japan—or two parts of the same cultural fabric? This deep dive examines how Buddhist philosophy and Shinto kami worship coevolved over 1,500 years. From ...

Also known as the “Heart of India,” Madhya Pradesh is a land steeped in history. It encompasses historical forts that narrate ...

Discover the rich heritage of India through its banknotes featuring iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Learn about their historical significance and the journey of these sites to UNESCO recognition.

Obeyesekere joined Princeton’s faculty in 1980 and transferred to emeritus status in 2000. He chaired the anthropology ...

Touching on everything from anti-caste traditions to the Buddhist legend of Matanga and Persian and Arabic perspectives on ...

The Dharmashastras, among which Manusmriti remains preeminent, clearly distinguishes between Shudras and the twice-born ...

An ancient Buddha statue from the early Goryeo dynasty was recently discovered at an archaeological site in North Korea. The Goryeo study saw the flourishing of Buddhist art and architecture ...

Nara is a magical escape just an hour away from Osaka and Kyoto, perfect for a Singaporean visitor seeking a break from the ...

Amitayus, the Buddha of Eternal Life, is also known as Amitabha, one of the five Cosmic Buddhas of Tibetan Buddhism. (Representational image) At an archaeological site in Yakjon-ri, South Phyongan ...

A new coffin-shaped structure topped with a clear plastic roof looms over the cremation site of Pol Pot in Anlong Veng, a ...

In seeking to deport Venezuelan immigrants, President Trump has invoked the Alien Enemies Act — the same law that was used to ...