Two decades after the two Buddha statues were destroyed by the Taliban, the Buddhist caves of Bamiyan are in a state of ruin.

The camera pans around the statue of a headless Buddha sitting in an ancient cave. Then, as viewers watch, a vivid yellow head appears, revealing what the statue of Buddha looked like before looters ...

At least once in their lives, devout Buddhists in Laos strive to visit a very special temple inside a natural landmark, the Pak Ou Caves, directly on the mighty Mekong River, the lifeline of Southeast ...

Among china's greatest art treasures are the Buddhist caves near Dunhuang, an oasis on the fabled Silk Road that once linked China and Europe. Their ancient frescoes, sculptures, and other relics date ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X NEW YORK – The China Institute Gallery has been transformed into an ancient cave, taking visitors ...

December 23, 2018: The seminar "Dialogue of Civilizations Between India and China" was held in Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU), Aurangabad. [Photo by Chen Gangquan] Both India and ...

Modern India is largely a Hindu country today, but in ancient times, starting with the reign of the pious Ashoka (c. 268-232 B.C.), Buddhism flourished in its western regions. In the centuries that ...