The stones once belonged to a seven-headed serpent-like statue found with a Buddha in the temple. Screengrab from Apsara National Authority's Facebook page What are we learning about the past?

The women first met in 2015 at the World Heritage site Nikko, in Tochigi Prefecture, where they were helping to restore 7.5-meter-tall Buddha statues at Nikko Rinnoji Temple. After the two-year ...

Drawing on the National Museum of Asian Art's collections and collecions from across the Smithsonian, artworks spanning two millennia reveal Asia's rich Buddhist heritage. They represent diverse ...

HIROSHIMA--A large, ancient statue of Buddha, displayed near ground zero soon after the atomic bombing to provide emotional support for survivors, is finally coming home after disappearing for ...

In the 18th century, however, they fell into neglect and were largely forgotten until 1908 when visiting German architect Ernst Boerschmann "discovered" the grand caves filled with Buddha statues ...

Hong Kong is a fascinating city, with a harmonious blend of ancient traditions and modernity. Between its skyscrapers, ...

This sacred site is home to the magnificent Lady Buddha statue, standing at 67 meters (220 feet ... Wander through the Le Jardin D’Amour (Garden of Love) and the Debay Wine Cellar, where you can learn ...

Please verify your email address. The Beast Buddha can be obtained during Chapter 3. This item is rarely dropped by the Dual-Blade Monks, enemies that spawn at the Valley of Ecstasy and the New ...

If you love the outdoors, Montana has so much to offer, from hiking and camping to skiing and fishing. It's also an excellent ...

Siddhartha was born on the border between India and Nepal. He was born into a privileged family, who were considered a ruling family. Birth - Buddhist teachings say that his mother, Queen Maya ...

Eternal or endangered, nature through human eyes The earliest surviving cave paintings show humans standing amid fierce ... towering Roman statues, renaissance painting, and contemporary ...