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

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

Buddhist monks made an awesome temple using recycled plastic bottles. The religious devotees used waste left behind by garbage collectors in Suphaburi, Thailand. A monk said the eco-friendly ...

Indian traders introduced Hinduism and Buddhism to the region, as evidenced by the widespread presence of candis and stupas. Among the most famous are Angkor Wat (12th century) in Cambodia and ...

At the center sits a large Buddha statue, gazing serenely downward as if bestowing blessings upon all. Opposite the main hall is a complex of stupas and Buddha statues in various meditation poses. The ...

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On a hill overlooking the plain and about 40 km from Bhopal, the site of Sanchi comprises a group of Buddhist monuments (monolithic pillars, palaces, temples and monasteries) all in different states ...

His photographic work largely centres on Tibet, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh. His passion is evident in this exhibition: 12 photographs showcase the remains of Buddhist stupas and viharas. The ...

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The Buddha, therefore, advised them to spread the word of the dhamma by building stupas containing his relics. He even gave them a lock of his hair and demonstrated the design of the stupa by ...

Reuters They are possibly the most sacred of all the Buddhist relics in the world. Five ancient urns, packed with ashes, gold, and sparkling gems, were found more than a century ago in a stupa in ...

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