One of the enduring legacies of the Dalai Lama is that for the first time, Tibetan nuns are leading their own educational ...

A thousand years ago, generations of Indian Buddhist women fought patriarchy and the caste system, worked miracles and inspired profound religious change. This is their story ...

The real geopolitical frontier between India and China lies not in the oceans but in the Himalayas and at its heart is not ...

China's communist authorities forcibly disappeared the boy chosen to play a major role in the succession of the Dalai Lama, ...

Akkshay Dogra opens up about stepping away from television due to creative disconnect and the emotional toll of dry spells in ...

The Mongolian collection of the Ethnological Museum of the National Museums in Berlin contains a unique Gungervaa shrine.

With books and workshops, she helped others deal with the stress caused by climate change, inspiring them to take action and ...

NIDA Poll reveals widespread public concern over misconduct in the monkhood, with strong support for legal penalties to ...

Legal action against senior monks in Thailand raises questions about the future of Thai Buddhism, with calls for reform and ...

Taiwanese actress Betty Ting has spoken publicly in detail about the night Hong Kong-American martial arts legend Bruce Lee ...

The old name of Patna was Pataliputra. Learn how Patna got its name, its ancient roots, and why Pataliputra was one of ...

Splendid sculpture and painting from LACMA's permanent collection was packed up about eight years ago. Finally, it's back on ...