Explore timeless sculptures, vibrant paintings, sacred architecture, and revered texts that reflect the very soul of Buddhism. Buddha Purnima—also known as Vesak or Buddha Jayanti—is a ...

Sheetal Deo was shocked when she got a letter from her Queens apartment building’s co-op board calling her Diwali decoration “offensive” and demanding she take it down. “My decoration said ...

The equilateral cross with its legs bent at right angles is a millennia-old sacred symbol in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism that represents peace and good fortune. Indigenous people worldwide used ...

While the swastika continues to be a powerful and sacred symbol in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, its transformation into a tool of Nazi propaganda has forever altered its perception in the West.

Buddhist temples in China are home to trees from dozens of endangered species, a new study shows. Some of them are almost ...

Over the centuries, the Indigenous Shinto religion and Buddhism ... can more deeply appreciate these sacred sites. Here are some key histories, symbols, and etiquette to keep in mind to ensure ...

The equilateral cross with its legs bent at right angles is a millennia-old sacred symbol in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism that represents peace and good fortune. Indigenous people worldwide used ...