The legal tussle over the Bodhisatva statue had strained already-sensitive ties between the two Asian neighbours.

A Korean Buddhist statue from the 14th century that was stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago has been returned ...

A 14th-century Korean Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago was returned on Monday following a ...

Reiko Ohnuma, a scholar of South Asian Buddhism, argues that Maya is remembered in Buddhist tradition as an idealized, if ...

Even after the Buddha left home, he continued to honour two mother figures – his biological mother, Maya, and his foster ...

The best places to stay, eat, shop and visit across the country, according to Japanese artists, designers and chefs.

Show Full Article After Sister Maruta from the Japanese Buddhist temple blessed the Tibetan flag, Councillor Marie Bradburn, the Mayor of Milton Keynes, joined Tsering Yangkey, Representative of His ...

An imposing statue of Amitābha Buddha has been unearthed at Yakjon-ri site, with ceramic and tile finds confirming it dates back to the early 10th century.

Key discoveries include three massive Buddha heads, a rare lion pedestal, and a striking series of votive stupas bearing images of Buddhist deities such as Tara, Chunda, Manjusri, and the Dhyani ...

What are the hallmarks of a resilient, balanced, long-term happiness? Traditional Japanese wisdom offers insights.

Tokyo, April 17 (Jiji Press)—UNESCO’s executive board on Thursday added Buddhist scriptures kept at Tokyo’s Zojoji Temple to its Memory of the World register, making it the ninth Japanese inscription.