Buddhism
Nearly 1,000 Years Old, This Text Shows the Ingenuity of Chinese Woodblock Printing
An 11th-century collection of aphorisms is a part of a new exhibition in California
Archaeologists Unearth Buddha Statue in Ancient Egyptian Port City
The new find sheds light on the rich trade relationship between Rome and India
2,000-Year-Old Buddhist Temple Unearthed in Pakistan
The structure is one of the oldest of its kind in the Gandhara region
Rubin Museum Agrees to Return Stolen Religious Artifacts to Nepal
An investigation launched by the New York cultural institution concluded that the 14th- and 17th-century carvings were "unlawfully obtained"
Indonesian Divers Discover Treasures From Enigmatic 'Island of Gold'
Archaeological evidence of the Srivijaya Empire is limited, but recent finds made along the Musi River may shed light on the mysterious civilization
1,500-Year-Old Skeletons Found Locked in Embrace in Chinese Cemetery
The couple was probably buried during the Northern Wei period, when Buddhism was taking hold in the region
'Tree Burials' Are Gaining Popularity in Japan as Gravesite Space Decreases
In some cities, cemetery plots are the most expensive real estate per square foot
This American Monk Travels the World to Rescue Ancient Documents From Oblivion
Father Columba Stewart has visited sites from Kathmandu to Timbuktu in his mission to safeguard precious manuscripts that tell humanity's story
Remnants of Tenth-Century Buddhist Monastery Found in India
The excavation uncovered statues of the Buddha and Tara, a prominent bodhisattva
A Medieval Nun Led This Newly Unearthed Buddhist Monastery in Eastern India
The religious center, located on a hillside away from densely populated areas, may have had all-female or mixed-gender renunciates
These Newly Discovered Buddhist Temple Paintings May Be Among Japan's Oldest
Art historians used infrared photography to identify images that could date to around 685 A.D.
Flooding Endangers World's Largest Buddha Statue
Rising waters in China dampened the toes of the Leshan Giant Buddha for the first time since 1949
Unwind With These Free, Museum-Led Meditation and Mindfulness Sessions
The Rubin Museum of Art and the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art offer an array of relaxing experiences
The Hidden City of Myanmar
The ancient kingdom of Mrauk U welcomed Buddhists and Muslims. Now efforts to uncover its mysteries are threatened by ethnic hostilities
Rare, Centuries-Old Korean Buddhist Masterpiece Goes on View
Sealed and hidden within the sculpture were sacred texts and symbolic objects
Six of Thailand’s Most Magnificent Temples
It should come as no surprise that Thailand is a country of temples, given the significant role that Buddhism plays in its culture
The Complex Role Faith Played for Incarcerated Japanese-Americans During World War II
Smithsonian curator of religion Peter Manseau weighs in on a history that must be told
Crime-Fighting Art Expert Helps Bring Stolen Buddha Statue Back to India
The statue comes home 57 years ago after being stolen
How Science is Peeling Back the Layers of Ancient Lacquer Sculptures
These rare Buddhist artworks were found to contain traces of bone and blood
New Sackler Buddhist Exhibition Doubles the Immersive Experiences
Film of Sri Lankan site joins popular shrine room as part of three-year exhibition and we finally learn why one Buddha’s hair is blue
