Sculpture believed to date to the 2nd century BCE

Increase reflects the social climate in Europe

His Holiness addresses universal search for happiness, need for religious harmony

Buddhists from 37 cities, in 20 countries around the world, join live-streamed event

Carvings date back to two great Tibetan emperors

Passing of distinguished scholar widely mourned

Fighting for gender equality in Afghanistan

Shad Tchup Ling in the Northern Urals faces demolition deadline

New study warns of approaching climate tipping points

Carving considered to be one of the finest examples of Gandharan art

Taiwanese master Hsing Yun praises China's One Belt, One Road plan

Rakesh Tewari to map land route between Varanasi to Kashgar

Fewer than 4,000 snow leopards believed to remain in the wild

His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa