Many travelers come to Ladakh seeking peace and to connect with themselves spiritually. The calm and stillness of Leh seeps into your soul, reviving it and uplifting your spirit. Such is the wonders ...

Join our cheerful host as she explores the Great Stupa in Vientiane, Laos—the city's most important spiritual monument.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

A stupa—the word comes from the Sanskrit, meaning “to heap” or “to pile up”—is a Buddhist monument that often houses a relic. Over the millennia, stupas have been built from many materials—wood, stone ...

few recent events in Pakistan are helpful in understanding the fundamental antipathy and political rhetoric behind the usual portrayal of the Gandhara civilisation, especially at a time when there has ...

India wants the most prized jewel in the British crown, the Koh-i-noor, back. Debates are rife on whether the diamond was gifted or prised and the Indian government has promised to get the diamond ...

History, especially political and military history, owes archaeology a huge apology. For far too long, historical narratives have centered around kings and courts, politics, diplomatic battles, and ...

In Buddhism, Buddha is depicted symbolically through footprints, stupas, lutus throne, chakra etc. The architectural remains of the Buddhism are related to the birth, renunciation, enlightenment, ...

After the Buddha died, the Mallas of Kusinara organised an elaborate week-long funeral for him culminating in the cremation of his body. In the meantime, news of the Buddha’s demise had been spreading ...