An installation view of “Bodhi: Masterpieces of Monumental Buddhist Art” at Sotheby’s in Landmark Chater, Hong Kong. Courtesy of Sotheby’s. Photo Stefan Ruiz Late last month, Sotheby’s unveiled its new …
A Nepali man whose followers believe him to be a reincarnation of Buddha has been convicted of child sexual abuse, a court official said Tuesday. Ram Bahadur Bomjan, known as …
Lanterns are lit to symbolise the Buddha’s enlightenment, while altars are decorated with incense and offerings. Hong Kong’s Tian Tan Buddha – also known as the Big Buddha – on …
While such depictions largely mirrored the gender norms and roles of the time, they occasionally transcended these constraints. And more importantly, they were an active, albeit much less known, force …
“The tourists love to see the cute bambis and feed them and I’ve never seen them attack a person or bite,” said Tsutomu Harada, a tour guide who has visited …
Young men and women flocked to an ancient pagoda in central Hanoi on Wednesday, hoping a Valentine’s Day offering would help them find a partner – a major priority for …