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 ...

Buddhism in modern Japan is more than just a religion; it is a cultural and philosophical influence that shapes everyday life ...

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

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.

Conversion is framed as a betrayal of the nation, and Dalits who convert are labelled as traitors, tools of foreign influence, or anti-Hindu.

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.

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. The series of some ...

UNESCO says ancient Buddhist scriptures stored at Tokyo's Zojoji ... The canons are to be the ninth Memory of the World listing from Japan. Photos and videos of Hiroshima after the 1945 atomic ...