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100 Tibetan Buddhist monks detained after protests in China’s Sichuan Province
The detainees are being deprived of food and violently beaten by police.
The leader of Cambodia’s Buddhist community, dies at 93
Tep Vong, the senior monk who headed Cambodia’s Buddhist community has died.
Ahead of Modi’s latest visit First Hindu temple in the Middle East rises in the UAE
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive Tuesday on his seventh trip to the Emirates just ahead of elections.
What is Lunar New Year and how is it celebrated?
It begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ends 15 days later on the first full moon.
Threats against Sikhs increased in the UK
MPs to discuss safety of Sikhs living in Britain with security minister.
Hindu nationalism having ‘deleterious implications’ for many of India’s Muslims
The temple is dedicated to Hinduism’s Lord Ram and fulfills a long-standing demand by millions of Hindus.
Modi opens controversial Ram temple in India
Dedicated to Lord Ram, Hinduism’s most revered deity, it is on the site of the 16th-century Babri Mosque.
Ram temple opening signifies a new beginning for Hindus in the diaspora.
In India’s new Ram temple, some American Hindus see a new beginning.
What Are Sacred Forests?
Sacred forests may be large woodlands, smaller groves or even grasslands that are revered by different faith traditions.
Buddhist leader arrested in Nepal on sex assault charges
Ram Bahadur Bamjan is believed by many Nepalese to be the reincarnation of Buddha.