Anuradhapura is also the birthplace of Theravada Buddhism which is the dominant religion in Sri Lanka, including Cambodia, ...

Buddhism has long been a spiritual bridge between India and the nations of Southeast and East Asia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recognised this.

In a tranquil compound at the foot of sacred Mount Kulen, a former opposition politician is preparing his followers for the ...

For the past thirty years, the Bayon Temple of Angkor Thom has been the centrepiece of an ambitious conservation and ...

Buddhist temples vary in style and design, but they usually feature a main hall, a Buddha statue and space to meditate.

The two statues were seized during investigations into international smuggling networks including that of notorious ...

The epic of Lord Rama, known as the Ramayana in India, traveled far beyond its homeland, finding deep cultural roots in ...

The two countries agreed to discuss establishing a ‘strategic dialogue’ between their security agencies. This comes a day ...

Newly ordained Bishop Anthony Adoun Hongsaphong of Vientiane has pledged to strengthen local Catholics and address the ongoing shortage of clergy in communist-ruled Laos.

Major Religions: Theravada Buddhism 87.9%, Christianity 6.2%, Islam 4.3%, Other 1.6% The first evidence of the Christian presence in Myanmar is traced to the 13th century -- Latin and Greek writings ...