The Buddhist equivalent of Hindu Holi

A unique forum for cultural exchange and preservation

Visions and revelations from Bodh Gaya

Where do Cham dances find sanctuary?

Sandwiched between two rival powers, Nepal treads a delicate cultural tightrope

Raymond Lam delves into the vibrant textile arts of Bhutan

A new book about Buddhist landmarks in Andhra Pradesh

The Southeast Asian countries Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar are known for their many colorful and enjoyable festivals. One of the most popular is Magha Puja or Sangha Day, an important Buddhis

Weaving the Buddha into the Burmese identity Legends are what fill the uncertain space between history and fiction. Some of the most popular legends tell where historical figures might have gone: did

One of the curiosities of history is the lack of evidence of any image of the Buddha for approximately 400 years after his death.  The early academic consensus favored a period of defacto aniconism, a

Amsterdam's red light district and apparent openness to brownies, liberal sex and hemp are a self-parody. They are a conscious joke (albeit an economically beneficial one) by the city’s tourism