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Power corrupts
Only America could re-elect an extremist like Trump. There are planned protests across the US today against President Donald ...
Long ago in ancient India reigned a Greek king named Menander I Soter, a great conqueror and benefactor of Buddhism ...
Having first visited Thailand as a backpacker two decades ago - and returned annually ever since - my hotel tally broke 100 some time ago.
The Shitthropocene is a mock anthropological view of humanity's consumption habits, turning a satirical (yet brutally honest) ...
Authenticity is crucial when collecting Buddha statues. An authentic Buddha statue is not only a product of craftsmanship but ...
The ‘happiest country on Earth’, is set to open a major new international airport in the hopes of drawing in more tourists.
Time was when we had to observe the five precepts chanting in front of the omnipresent Buddha statue in every Buddhist ...
Nestled in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, the Bhimbetka Caves are a treasure trove of prehistoric art. These caves, ...
Feet are considered the lowest and, frankly, least “pure” part of the body in Thai culture. That means you don’t put your ...
Thus, Buddha appeared in bronzes from India, Pakistan, China, Thailand and Japan, representing various periods and regional ...