The Gandharan Buddhist manuscripts are leading scholars to rethink the origins of Mahayana Buddhism. Richard Salomon looks at what we can learn from the recently-unearthed texts.
Carving the Divine: Filmmaker Yujiro Seki documents the Buddhist sculptors of Japan
The new documentary film “Carving the Divine” offers a rare look at the lives and artistic process of traditional Japanese wood carvers.
Tzu Chi Center for Compassionate Relief opens in New York City
The Buddhist foundation Tzu Chi USA held a grand opening for its new Tzu Chi Center for Compassionate Relief in New York City.
India creates its first Buddhist-majority state, provoking diplomatic conflicts
On Tuesday, Indian lawmakers made significant administrative changes to the contested region of Kashmir, India.
British Museum to return Buddhist sculptures looted from Afghanistan
The statues, which were likely stolen in 2001, were intercepted while being smuggled into the United Kingdom in 2002.
Forensically aged image of Panchen Lama released 24 years after his disappearance
Today marks the 30th birthday of the Panchen Lama, who disappeared when he was six years old.
The Moon Is Me, I Am the Moon
We are all one and the same. This is the experience of Zen. So teaches Shodo Harada Roshi in his book of original calligraphies.
Is this Buddhist statue happy or sad? Researchers used AI to find out
Researchers in Japan used facial analysis software to analyze the enigmatic expression of a 1200-year-old Buddhist masterpiece.
Bodhisattva robot in Japan delivers Buddhist sermons
Designed to explain Buddhist teachings in an easy-to-understand way, creators hope the robot will boost temple visitor numbers.
China closes Tibet to tourists for two months
The ban coincides with multiple politically significant dates in Tibet.