Sculptor Aung Naing Lin has spent decades carving Buddha statues to help guide Myanmar’s faithful – but getting the marble he ...

Radhika Aligh heads to the Land of the Thunder Dragon for a historic pilgrimage through its mountains — and meets plenty of ...

A giant mythical serpent called Phaya Naga statue sits in the middle of a pond at a temple in Thailand. Aerial footage shows the stone structure of a seven-headed snake behind a praying Buddha that ...

Monuments woman' Katherine Tsiang's Buddhist statue digital restorations have revived interest in lost dynasties and ...

Sumo is one of Japan's most iconic sports, but few know the story of its origins. Katsuragi City in Nara Prefecture is ...

Buddha’s lessons ... Paintings and stone reliefs were then created. These two-dimensional representations ended up being solidified as statues. Such statues made it easier for the public to ...

Discover the rich heritage of Thailand through its iconic landmarks. From stunning temples to elaborate palaces, Thailand has ...

Monster Myth By Krista Madsen Lest it seem from the Ugly Pageant’s parade of Toys (winner: Boglins) and Film Villains (winner ...

Jalue Dorje has spent much of his life training to become a monk, memorizing sacred scriptures, learning Buddha's teachings ...

Jalue Dorje grew up like a typical American teen playing football and listening to rap music in a Minneapolis suburb. After ...

HIROSHIMA--A large, ancient statue of Buddha, displayed near ground zero soon after the atomic bombing to provide emotional support for survivors, is finally coming home after disappearing for ...