In the 5th century, the music and dance of Qiuci gained great prominence in the region. After the Qiuci kingdom ended, many ...

Powerful abbots once seen as untouchable now face investigation as Beijing reins in excess wealth and religious ...

Many monasteries lost their properties during the 1950s, while several temples suffered damage in the 1960s and 1970s.

China has launched a crackdown on powerful Buddhist monks suspected of misusing temple funds for personal wealth.

The statement follows the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday in July, and further calls on the Chinese government to provide updates ...

When the nonsectarian Dolma Ling Nunnery transitioned to female leadership earlier this year, for the first time in its three ...

Discover the world one bite at a time! This channel takes you on a global journey, exploring food, culture, and history across continents. From street food adventures in Asia to BBQ traditions in the ...

Practical and unconventional strategies rooted in cultural goodwill diplomacy, rather than formal bureaucratic agreements, may help in building the relationship ...

China has introduced sweeping new regulations that strictly control how clergy from the country’s five state-recognized religions can operate online. The 18-article “Code of Conduct for Religious ...

Lobsang Sangay, the former Tibetan Prime Minister-in-exile, alleged Chinese interference in South Asian nations. He ...

A multibillion-dollar fraud industry has taken root across Southeast Asia, fueled partly by trafficking victims. In lawless ...