Xuanzang's travels and research united two ancient cultures long lost to the passage of time, in a bond of respect and ...

Ruled by an ancient theological order of Buddhist monks, Tibet had no army worth its name and was quickly overrun. China’s ...

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The highest-grossing animated movie ever made, "Ne Zha 2" follows the adventures of a demon on a quest to prove his greatness ...

At a time when Thai society is reeling from scandals in the monastic community -- from leaked audio clips of money transfers ...

A replica of glazed Chiwen, a roof ornament on ancient Chinese buildings, which was unearthed from a Xixia imperial tomb, is ...

Understandably, most visitors rush to the more famous places, like the Great Wall, and Beijing, but there are many other, ...

Learn how alcohol became a vital tool in the evolution of early societies and what drinks ancient people enjoyed at feasts and ceremonies.

The search for the next Dalai Lama will not fully break from tradition, a process in which high-ranking lamas rely on dreams, ...

The Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday shines a spotlight on Beijing’s long-held antipathy towards organised religion – and how succession plans might renew Xi’s plans for a reckoning with Tibet ...

A journey through the wonders of ancient Egypt is set to unfold in Hong Kong this winter, bringing over 250 priceless ...

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