A scholar of Buddhism explains authentic ways to engage deeply with the tradition, ranging from short meditation retreats to full ordination as a monastic.

I have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, philosophical and religious traditions. One of the most compelling aspects of Japanese ...

Many have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, ...

The elegantly carved feline figures from the third century B.C., unearthed by the British in northern India, embody both ...

Even though the Empress Dowager Ling’s rule was problematic and short — resulting in her assassination — she laid the foundation for other, more successful female rulers across medieval East Asia.

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Today, the statue in the New Jersey Buddhist Vihara and Meditation Center has become a hub for interfaith efforts and a ...

Tibetan tradition believes that when a senior Buddhist monk passes away ... the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, and the symbol of Tibet embodying the aspirations of the Tibetan people ...

Invisible Prophet writes about learning the swastika is an ancient symbol of peace in Hinduism and Buddhism—distinct from its misuse in history ...

This is the first time the 89-year-old Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader has ... the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, and the symbol of Tibet embodying the aspirations of the Tibetan people ...