One Belt, One Road summit to take place on 14–15 May in China

A commentary on the role of Buddhism in the diplomatic relations between India and China

Insights into one of Tibetan Buddhism's most captivating rituals

The establishment of a female monastic community in Kathmandu

How the life of Dao'an reflects the transmission of Buddhism to China

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

A photographic journey to Larung Gar and Kham

Come September 2014, the Chinese government will allow tour groups to visit only selected caves at the Mogao Grottoes near Dunhuang in northwest China, a rich repository of Buddhist murals and sculptu

Pilgrimage is not technically done for personal enjoyment. The fun comes as a corollary to rigor (few to no holy sites are located in comfortable or lush locations), the difficulties of travel, and so

Editor's note: This feature was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Issue 3, April 2007. In this paper, my goal is to examine the relationship between university students and Buddhism in

The Buddhist faith, despite coming from the Indic heartland is often seen as a ‘traditional’ faith in China. This has both negative and positive connotations. The worst of perceptions (mis)construe Bu

Dr. Bill. M. Mak graduated from Peking University and is currently based in the Department of Indological Studies at Kyoto University.   My Journey as a Buddhist, from Diamond Sutra to Diamond Sutra