Author Abhay K captures the story and impact of the Nalanda Mahavihara on the modern idea and architecture of the university.

A replica of the ancient Ashokan Pillar has been erected on the premises of a Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka in recognition of ...

It was due to the noble efforts of Emperor Ashoka that Sri Lankans received such a wonderful spiritual path, like Buddhism. Emperor Ashoka gifted both his son and the daughter to the Buddha Sasana, ...

Marking a significant moment in the shared heritage between India and Sri Lanka, a replica of King Ashoka's Vaishali Pillar ...

Splendid sculpture and painting from LACMA's permanent collection was packed up about eight years ago. Finally, it's back on ...

Xuanzang's journey in India is reviving the country's forgotten Buddhist heritage. Deepak Anand, a researcher and heritage ...

Nestled in Haryana and on the border of Uttar Pradesh, Yamunanagar district is emerging as a beacon of Indias ancient ...

Supporters of a theocratic state do not understand that secularism is basically good for religions as it protects religions ...

Kanwar Yatra involves walking to a holy river to bring back sacred water to ritualistically bathe either personal idol of Shiva or one at highly revered temple ...

In due course, Buddhism spread all over and with the embracing of this religion by Emperor Ashoka, it spread further and to other countries also, particularly South East Asia. Ashoka had sent his ...

Hundreds of scholars seek out astronomy data, such as information on eclipses, from old manuscripts to date the war at Kurukshetra.

The Dalai Lama has often called himself a simple monk, but millions of his Tibetan Buddhist followers have worshipped him for ...