One of the great cultural currents that travelled eastwards after the 7th century CE was the cult of Shiva, which played a ...

In this interview, Tshering speaks about taking inspiration from thangkas and finding harmony between art, spirituality and ...

As the monsoon rains begin to subside and the emerald green of the rice fields deepens, a profound spiritual energy, almost palpable, stirs across the regional provinces of Thailand. This is the time ...

His process turns the act of creation into performance, where the artist’s movements and repetitions become both the subject ...

Long before the spread of Buddhism across the high plateau, the people of Tibet and the wider Trans-Himalayan region followed a spiritual system known as Bon. This faith, often referred to as Ancient ...

The fifth edition of the Bangkok Art Biennale will run next year from October 29, 2026, to February 28, 2027, featuring works ...

(The Conversation) — A 2012 change has seen scores of Tibetan Buddhist nuns achieve the highest degree in Tibetan Buddhist philosophy. The implications go beyond just higher learning. (The ...

Throughout history, animals have held special places in human societies, not just as companions or sources of food but as divine beings worthy of worship. Ancient civilizations across the globe ...

The Chinese imperial family’s sprawling summer retreat, during the final Qing Dynasty, features ornate residential, ceremonial and religious buildings in a leafy lakeshore setting. Come as early as ...

BERLIN, GERMANY—Popular Science reports that German scientists used advanced technology to virtually unroll a delicate ancient Buddhist scroll. For centuries, Mongolian nomads often carried portable ...

Is it possible to feel physical pain without suffering? For thousands of years, that question has fueled Buddhist mindfulness practices that combat pain relief by embracing the inevitability of ...