Odisha has a rich Buddhist heritage. Ratnagiri, part of the ‘Diamond Triangle’ of Ratnagiri, Udaygiri, and Lalitgiri, had a ...

Breakfast at the monasteries in Spiti Valley is not just a meal, it's a meditation. Monks start their day before dawn with ...

On the north side of the Himalaya sits the partially reconstructed Tibetan Buddhist monastery of Rongbuk, once the largest monastic center in the region. Rongbuk is the power place through which ...

Hundreds of Ladakhis and tourists from all over the world crowd into the courtyard of the small Takthok cave monastery ... Buddhism to the region tucked between the Karakoram and Himalaya mountains.

The youthful Buddhist lama sat on a throne near ... Jalue Dorje knew it would be the last big party before he joins a monastery in the Himalayan foothills — thousands of miles from his home ...

Nepal is more than just a gateway to the Himalayas—it’s a spiritual hub steeped in centuries-old traditions, sacred rituals, and awe-inspiring temples. A journey through Nepal’s spiritual trail ...

A look at life in Kagyu Samye Ling Buddhist monastery in Dumfries and Galloway. Prayer and meditation are important parts of each day. When Buddhists pray they pray to the Buddha or other ...