Plus: we share a map and timeline of the religion’s transmission across the East, a glossary of Buddhist terms, a snapshot of ...

Locating the Sacred Presence in Monastery, Monasticism, and Monastic Architecture -- Entering the Mountains, Localizing the Sacred Presence -- The Sacred Presence from Site to Site -- Mount Wutai as ...

Delve into the profound ways Buddhist art, literature, and archaeology illuminate the religion’s rich history, philosophical depth, and spiritual practices. Explore timeless sculptures, vibrant ...

With its five flat peaks, Mount Wutai is a sacred Buddhist mountain. The cultural landscape is home to forty-one monasteries and includes the East Main Hall of Foguang Temple, the highest surviving ...

A turning point in the history of Buddhism was the creation of the Buddha’s image in the 1st century. No longer was it necessary to represent the Buddha through aniconic symbols such as the lotus, ...

Extremely important Buddhist sites in Nepal are under threat. Researchers have come together to document and analyze these buildings to ensure the legacy endures. Dolpo, as an isolated, high-altitude ...

A reporter’s essential reading list on Buddhism in Asia. By Aatish Taseer The T writer at large Aatish Taseer spent some ...

This book is designed to equip the cultural tourist and art student with the means to interpret each painting, building, or artifact in terms of the iconography and symbolism of the Buddhist religion.

The Kashgar area in Xinjiang, China, known as "Shule" during the Han (206 BC-AD 220) and Tang (618-907) dynasties, was a renowned center of Buddhism. Xuanzang, a Tang dynasty monk (the prototype for ...