It all began with a visit to a deserted village many, many years ago. The visitor, a Buddhist monk, knocked on the door of ...

Across the country, at least 1,448 same-sex couples are expected to be wed by the end of today, LGBTQ activists say, as a ...

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The best known Chinese folk representation of snakes is the Legend of the White Snake. The snake’s role in it has gone from ...

From early morning rituals at temples to enjoying traditional delicacies, this festival unites Nepal’s diverse communities.

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One of the most striking features of Watt Munisotaram is the Buddha statue that sits at the center of the complex. Standing ...

January is a month for decluttering. Or at least for dawdling over what to throw out. Actual decluttering requires a certain ...

Dr. Justice Chandradasa Nanayakkara The word Ahimsa, derived from Sanskrit, means non-harm or non-injury and is often ...

In a viral January 4 video from Thailand, two monks at the cave of Wat Tham Sarika were so deep in prayer and meditation that ...