Ma-Yi Theater Company and The Public Theater are set to bring the intense world of sumo wrestling to the stage with the New ...

A Land of Temples and Tranquility Kyoto stands as a beacon for solo travelers drawn to its rich history and serene landscapes ...

HIROSHIMA--A large, ancient statue of Buddha, displayed near ground zero soon after the atomic bombing to provide emotional support for survivors, is finally coming home after disappearing for ...

Her apartment and all her belongings were destroyed – except for a Buddha statue. LOS ANGELES - One month ago, the Palisades Fire ripped through Heather Burnett's apartment, destroying ...

making it the largest reclining Buddha statue in Thailand. The complex also houses the most Buddha's in all of Thailand. Along with the famous reclining Buddha, Wat Pho features a whopping 394 ...

4. The wooden strip was excavated in 2001 from a site thought to be the location of an "Emon-fu" guards' office that was part of the central government in Japan's ancient capital of Fujiwara-kyo.

Hey Dada,” my six-year-old says. “When did Japan start believing in Pokemon?” It’s day three of our journey through the land of the rising sun and we’re getting to the big questions.

Bodh Gaya (or Buddha Gaya as it is called in Sri Lanka), is the place where the Buddha attained Enlightenment. It was a major ...

But the horrific flames miraculously spared one thing-- her Buddha statue. "I believe it's a miracle," Burnett said. "That's my faith." A glimmer of hope standing despite never-ending rubble.