Based on Xuanzang’s account, Nalanda Mahavihara had an observatory tower, which could have been used to track the movement of ...

The raucous bird has a history that goes beyond tarot card reading. It was once inextricably linked to love, lust and desire ...

The Maurya dynasty, one of the most illustrious empires in Indian history, has left an indelible mark on the subcontinent’s ...

The swastika, a symbol with millennia of history, has long been associated with both prosperity and peace in various cultures around the world. Its journey from a revered emblem of cosmic order in ...

A fan explained, “The badge RM wore is designated for military officers with religious duties, such as chaplains. It’s a Buddhist symbol, not the Nazi swastika.” The swastika, derived from the ...

The equilateral cross with arms bent at right angles — appearing to swirl or form L-shaped patterns — is in fact an ancient symbol with deep cultural roots in Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism.

Kathleen Kiefer doesn't play much pickleball herself, but she's seen the game make monks smile at a monastery in Bhutan. "I've never seen anything bring so much joy," she said.

In the same, the idol's uniform had a name tag with a Buddhist symbol in between. This is to indicate that the idol is part of the group of military officers who take part in religious duties.

They’re part of the cosmos, too. The red surrounding this mandala’s central deity is a Buddhist symbol of purity, but also a reminder that purity starts with the flesh and blood that everybody ...

The Sacred Arts of Tibet Tour of Gaden Shartse Norling Monastery will return to Placerville and Folsom, Jan. 2-18. The tour begins in Placerville with Wheel of Life Mandala, Jan. 2-12 at the ...