There was the ubiquitous trademark plot device. “White Lotus” is not a “whodunit.” It is a “whoisit.” At the beginning of ...

The people of Myanmar have often turned to the clergy for aid during natural disasters. But last month’s earthquake was also ...

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 ...

Depicted by the statue is the Buddha Amitābha, a prominent figure in Mahayana Buddhism.

In many places surveyed, 20% or more of all adults have left their childhood religious group. Christianity and Buddhism have ...

India and Korea must stimulate deeper academic, cultural and research engagement, Heero Hito, a Buddhist leader and adviser ...

convinces her family to holiday at the Thai White Lotus in order for her to further explore her interest in Buddhism, and to further her dream to undertake a one-year retreat at the nearby monastery.

By deepening ties with Buddhist nations and revitalizing its own Buddhist heritage, India continues to reinforce its role as ...

PM Modi visited the iconic Wat Pho Temple in Thailand on Friday and plans to visit the Mahabodhi Temple in Sri Lanka, ...