The caves –which are shrines carved from limestone cliffs – were extensively damaged by looters during political upheaval in China around the turn of the century, with smaller statues stolen and large ...

A giant mythical serpent called Phaya Naga statue sits in the middle of a pond at a temple in Thailand. Aerial footage shows the stone structure of a seven-headed snake behind a praying Buddha that ...

It is home to over 1,000 Buddha statues, the country’s most extensive collection. The complex’s crown jewel is the 46-m-long gold-plated Buddha, which visitors can cycle through and feast their eyes ...

The U.S. Embassy in Thailand celebrated the completion of a landmark 12-year restoration project at Wat Chaiwatthanaram on ...

Upon their arrival, Their Majesties proceeded to the ubosot (ordination hall), where the King ascended to offer flowers and ...

We present another story from the RTÉ Short Story Competition shortlist 2024 - read The Other Órla by Emer O'Toole below. The ...

Embark on a historical journey with these Black Cultural Landmarks in the USA. Celebrate African-American heritage and ...

Tawang Monastery in Arunachal Pradesh is India’s largest Buddhist monastery. Founded in the 17th century, it is an important ...