How It Changed the World’, on the ancient monastery-university that nurtured scholars who contributed to Buddhist philosophy ...

HYDERABAD: In a remarkable development that deepens the historical narrative of Telangana, the Epigraphy branch of the ...

The Milindapañha recounts the Socratic-like dialogue of an Indo-Greek king, Menander, and his conversion. Could it be true?

This collective endeavor — carried out by legions of artists and craftsmen, many likely trained in workshops in the Tang ...

In 2013, the Dipterocarpus tree at Hoang An Pagoda was officially recognized as a Vietnamese Heritage Tree by the Vietnam ...

High in the rugged cliffs of Afghanistan’s Bamiyan Valley, two colossal statues once gazed out over a land crisscrossed by ...

Religious jewelry has been deeply significant throughout human history. Beyond mere adornment, these pieces symbolize faith, convey spiritual meaning, and strengthen the connection between individuals ...

The ancient theater at Tlos before its restoration ... Thus, the theater at Tlos is not merely a product of imperial architectural influence, but a symbol of centuries of Greek cultural synthesis. Its ...

Historical evidence indicates that Jesus knew about Buddhism, because in his early years, he lived in Judea, the southern region of ancient Palestine, which was an important cosmopolitan shipping ...

Nalanda – A Journey Through Time', was the highlight of the screening that talks about Nalanda Mahavihara, an ancient Buddhist university and monastic center in Bihar, India. It was a renowned hub of ...

The lotus is often understood as a symbol of spiritual purity. The blooming of a lotus is said to mimic the Buddhist eightfold path — it grows from the mud (the cycle of life), it appears clean on the ...

"It is an epitome of ancient Buddhist beliefs and the Jiaohe Ruins were even more significant since they were once an important city along the Silk Road," Fang noted. The Jiaohe Ruins are also the ...