“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 ...

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

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 ...

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

Walton Goggins, Natasha Rothwell and more appear in the first look at the latest season of "White Lotus" season 3.

It’s also the locale for the next season of TV series, The White Lotus, writes Kate Parker “May you be free from suffering; ...

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

A towering 113-foot Buddha statue is under construction in the Dhondenling Tibetan settlement of Odeyarpalya, Hanur, poised to boost tourism in Karnataka. Inspired by the Ravangla Buddha Park, this ...

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BLACKPINK's Lisa welcomes viewers to Thailand for the third season of the Emmy-winning show 'The White Lotus.' ...

Asian elephants are endangered in Thailand, but there are several wildlife sanctuaries that are doing their part to protect ...

October 29 answers for the NYT Crossword Mini. The post What Is a Secret Flower in Hinduism and Buddhism? NYT Crossword Mini ...