A 2012 change has seen scores of Tibetan Buddhist nuns achieve the highest degree in Tibetan Buddhist philosophy. The ...
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When the Monkey King Challenged Buddha

Sun Wukong, the fearless Monkey King, once defied the heavens themselves. But when he challenged Buddha, the clash became one of the most legendary moments in Chinese mythology.
Rules to curb online activities of money-minded monks and clergy follow scandal at world-renowned Shaolin Temple ...
Before the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949, Xinjiang experienced periods of instability, ...
In August 2025, 161 Tibetan Buddhist nuns from institutions across India and Nepal – a record number – gathered at Dolma Ling Nunnery in northern India to take various levels of the Geshema ...
The sweeping crackdown highlights Beijing’s effort to rein in commercialized faith while reasserting party authority.
Pope Leo should live up to his namesake and champion social justice, demand the release of political prisoners, and unveil an ...
A Catholic friar under the chuppah? A bride in henna and a groom in a kippah? Many Jewish interfaith couples find ways to ...
From temple courtyards to highland breezes, here’s where families and friends can gather under the full moon to relive the festival’s timeless charm.
Discover nine offbeat mountain passes in India offering stunning scenery, history and adventure. From Niti Pass to Nathu La, explore high-altitude routes beyond mainstream tourism.