BEFORE undergoing a spine and shoulder surgery, retiree Alexander Jay, 67, made a promise that if the surgery was successful, he would return to the Mahindarama Buddhist Temple on Kampar Road in ...

Watt Munisotaram in Hampton, Minnesota, offers a cultural escape with intricate architecture, serene gardens, and vibrant ...

With almost 1,000 islands and 2,400 km. of coastline, Israelis flock to the beaches in large numbers all year round, enjoying ...

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the World’s Biggest International Temples Convention & Expo (ITCX) 2025 at the Tirupati Temple. The event brings together temple ...

A bout 700 feet from Zambezi National Park and less than a 10-minute drive to Mosi-oa-Tunya, a.k.a. Victoria Falls, one of ...

The Senso-ji Temple is dedicated to Asakusa Kannon, the Buddhist god of mercy and happiness. According to legend, two fishermen struck gold and found a statue of the god while fishing on the ...

Zu Lai, the largest Buddhist temple in South America, is located in Cotia, just 18 miles from downtown São Paulo, Brazil. Still, it feels like another country. The massive Chinese palace — with more ...

Offenders have targeted a Buddhist temple complex in Nicholls defiling one of its external walls with hate speech graffiti.

India is going all-in on Buddhist tourism, and Odisha is emerging as one of the top destinations for those seeking peace, history, and stunning landscapes. From ancient monasteries to serene stupas, ...

This festival is celebrated all over India, where devotees either fast, pray, and perform puja in various temples for the well-being and blessings of Lord Shiva. Delhi, which has many mesmerising ...

In Japan, this expression further translated into the wrath-filled and muscular Niō guardian gods of the Buddha, standing today at the entrance of many Buddhist temples. According to Katsumi Tanabe, ...