“GROWING IN THE mud, and yet so clean, the lotus is a symbol of purity,” writes the Sri Lankan historian Ananda K. Coomaraswamy in his 1913 book “The Arts and Crafts of India & Ceylon.” The lotus pool ...

The lotus flower, revered for its ability to blossom in muddy water while retaining its purity, symbolizes life's potential and spiritual enlightenment. Its significance in Hinduism is profound, ...

The low Buddhist chants are quiet and gentle ... which is filled with coconut milk and lotus flowers floating on the surface.

Buddhist traditions such as feeding the monks and scattering flower petals in a procession were in full bloom last Sunday ...

When Emperor Ming saw the Buddha in a dream, he sent a mission to India, triggering a chain of events that led to Buddhism’s ...

While Buddha had promoted monasticism and celibacy, Shiva’s story celebrated sexuality. Vishnu balanced the two extreme views ...

Kandy Esala Perahera is a cultural masterpiece woven by the skilled hands of elephant costume makers, Geta Beraya drum ...

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Sculptor Aung Naing Lin has spent decades carving Buddha statues to help guide Myanmar’s faithful – but getting the marble he ...

These great-value, less visited destinations are ideal for a winter break away from the crowds of Bali or Phuket ...