Month: March 2025

South Korea is grappling with one of its worst wildfire crises, as flames ravage vast swathes of land, threatening irreplaceable cultural heritage sites. A devastating wildfire has swept through the country’s southeastern region, leaving 24 dead and destroying thousands of hectares of forest. Among the sites at risk is the historic Gounsa Temple, a thousand-year-old…

A remarkable seven-tiered stupa spire, believed to be over 1,000 years old, was uncovered on Monday at the dual-track railway construction site in Mueang district, Phayao province. The discovery occurred in a rice field near the Ban Chedi Ngam community, which was expropriated for the Den Chai–Chiang Rai–Chiang Khong railway project. Locals have long referred…

The elegantly carved feline figures from the third century B.C., unearthed by the British in northern India, embody both tenets of Buddhism and the power of the emperor. Among the great artistic objects found by chance, one must include the Ashokan Lion Capital at the Archaeological Museum of Sarnath in northern India. Several miles away,…

India’s hidden gem, the mesmerizing reclining Buddha statute in Bodh Gaya is a must-visit. Here’s why travellers are flocking to this sacred site. The magnificent reclining statue of Buddha, located in Gaya, Bihar, serves as a captivating spot for tourists who flock to admire its grandeur. The Mahabodhi Mahavihara’s serene and spiritually charged ambience makes…

Gaya (Bihar) [India], March 15 (ANI): The magnificent reclining statue of Lord Buddha, located in Gaya, Bihar, serves as a captivating spot for tourists who flock to admire its grandeur. The Mahabodhi Mahavihara’s serene and spiritually charged ambience makes it the perfect setting for individuals seeking solace and introspection.Under the sacred pipal or Bodhi tree,…

The stunning 3-storey structure, which took 15 years and 10 million baht to build, is not only a visual masterpiece but also a functional space A new and extraordinary landmark has emerged in the heart of the Northeast province of Nakhon Ratchasima.  Wat Ban Dong Yai recently unveiled what is claimed to be the world’s…

A view of the ancient bazaar near the Buddhas of Bamiyan. August 1, 2022. BAMIYAN, Afghanistan — On this day 24 years ago, the Taliban carried out one of the most infamous acts of cultural destruction in modern history, demolishing the ancient Buddhas of Bamiyan, two towering statues that had stood for centuries as symbols…

The unique sculpture was discovered near the Ta Prohm Temple in February. ANA The sculpted body of a Buddha in an unusual pose was discovered by Apsara National Authority (ANA) specialists at the Ta Prohm Temple in February. It was found to be a perfect match with a head that was found in 1927. As…

A 17th-century hanging Buddhist painting of Maitreya, enshrined at Muryang Temple in South Chungcheong Province / Courtesy of Korea Heritage Service Piece exemplifies country’s hanging Buddhist art, state agency says By Park Han-sol A towering 17th-century hanging Buddhist painting, regarded as one of the most representative examples of Korea’s large-scale Buddhist artworks, is set to…