Siddhartha Gautama, a prince born some twenty-five hundred years ago, is recognized as the Historical Buddha, or “Awakened One.” His enlightenment freed him from the cycle of rebirth, and his ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Nanhua Temple is a famous ancient Chan Buddhist temple, acknowledged as the ancestral home of the religion in China. It is located 25 km southeast of Shaoguan City, south China's Guangdong Province.

The Yonghegong Lamasery is located in the northeast of Beijing and covers a space of 660-thousand square meters. It resembles an imperial palace with its red walls and yellow roofing tiles. It is the ...

A Ming Dynasty Buddha statue found on a roadside in Western Australia's Shark Bay region seven years ago could soon be ...

Located at the confluence of Hellenistic and Indian cultures, Mes Aynak -- believed to be between 1,000 and 2,000 years old -- was once a vast city - Copyright AFP ...

HONG KONG — A set of 1,400-year-old Buddha statues in southwest China was damaged by villagers who painted them with bright colors to “redeem a wish to the god,” officials said. Located in rural ...