Between the years 629 and 645 AD the famous Chinese monk Xuanzang traveled through Central Asia and India to visit Buddhist sacred places, learn from Indian teachers and collect copies of Buddhist ...

Embark on a captivating journey as we trace the roots of traditional Kung Fu, weaving through the mystical landscapes of a misty forest and a shallow river. Discover the ancient art of using the ...

A Sanskrit–Greek stele and Buddha statue found in ancient Berenike, Egypt, reveal deep cultural links between Indian traders ...

Eigenji Temple in Ibaraki Prefecture sits on a hill overlooking the town. The temple is known for its long history, peaceful grounds and brilliant maple leaves in autumn. Many people visit during the ...

We explore a massive abandoned Buddhist complex in Japan, once a shortcut pilgrimage site. Discover golden structures, hundreds of statues, and the forgotten relics of a vanished dream. Our journey ...

Five Tibetan Buddhist monks will create an intricate design using sand next week at the downtown Fort Wayne library.

An international team of archaeologists has discovered in the ancient Egyptian port of Berenike (or Berenice), on the coast ...

When you first arrive in the Temple Entrance chamber, you'll see a statue with two psychic mote sockets, an open psychic ...

National Geographic Explorer Peter Campell provides an inside look at the early stages of a heritage crime investigation.

Explore the vibrant wonders of Tokyo as you discover its diverse neighbourhoods with this perfect seven-day itinerary.

Statues of the Buddha unearthed in central China are leading to new interpretations of the early history of Buddhism in the country. While excavating a late Eastern Han Dynasty (A.D. 25–220) family ...

The monks were walking through Dayton, Texas, last month when a traffic collision hospitalized two, including Bhante Dam ...