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 ...

Travel through time and explore the rich history of Buddhism with these 10 renowned temples. Learn about their unique ...

Wonderful statues around the world are far more than those little snowmen and mermaids you made in your childhood. These extraordinary sculptures are the finest exhibition of architectural prowess ...

Sculptor Aung Naing Lin has spent decades carving Buddha statues to help guide Myanmar's faithful -- but getting the marble he needs from rebel-held quarries in the midst of civil war is now a ...

A towering 113-foot Buddha statue is under construction in the Dhondenling Tibetan settlement of Odeyarpalya, Hanur, poised to boost tourism in Karnataka. Inspired by the Ravangla Buddha Park, this ...

The magnitude of influence that Buddhism had on the history of Asia is visible both in the tangible and intangible transposes ...

SINGAPORE — Thai artist Natee Utarit's monumental embroidered work of a classical European building facade is the first thing ...

HIROSHIMA--A large, ancient statue of Buddha, displayed near ground zero soon after the atomic bombing to provide emotional support for survivors, is finally coming home after disappearing for ...

"It is not easy to go, and we cannot bring the stones back." Surrounded by dozens of blank-faced Buddha statues waiting to be given eyes, ears and lips, Min Min Soe agreed. "Sales are not that bad ...

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 ...

For a decade, one writer tried to unravel the story of Dorje Chang, whose artwork sold for millions and who claimed to be the ...