Bhutan is officially a Buddhist kingdom. It's also a fledgling democracy trying to establish a balancing act to honor its ...

He further highlighted that the representation of stupas in high relief is seen in some early Buddhist caves of Maharashtra, such as Kondane, Mahad, and Junnar. In this context, the representation ...

At 91 years old, Mai Huyen has spent nearly a quarter of a century creating a unique home adorned with thousands of stupas, ...

A monolithic elephant, fragments of Buddhist deities, votive stupas and more have been excavated from the Ratnagiri site which lies on a hill between Brahmani and Birupa rivers. According to ...

It is composed of an assemblage of buildings and is the most complete Buddhist monastery in Pakistan. The buildings were constructed of stone in Gandhara patterns (diaper style) using local dressed ...

Since its re-discovery in the 19th century and restoration in the 20th century, it has been brought back into a Buddhist archaeological site. Criterion (i): Borobudur Temple Compounds with its stepped ...

According to historical accounts, the first pagoda, built during the Liao Dynasty, contained Buddhist relics, rosaries, little stupas made of fragrant clay, Dharani scriptures, and other objects.

The three stupas of Sanchi are the prime attraction. These dome shaped hemispherical structures are the oldest stones in the country. The Buddhist art and architecture belonging to the 3rd century ...

The ice forms in the shape of cones that resemble Buddhist stupas, and act as a storage system -- steadily melting throughout spring when temperatures rise ...

Kondana Caves, a group of 16 Buddhist caves, is situated 33 km north of Lonavala in a small village, Kondana, in Karjat. These caves with several stupas and sculptures offer a glimpse into the ...