Belief in an afterlife, God and spirits in nature is widespread globally. Older adults are more likely than younger adults to ...

Some activities, such as prayer, are widespread. Others, such as fasting and lighting incense or candles, vary more by ...

The historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, taught that family ties were obstacles to enlightenment. However, his relationship ...

When Ridzki Sigit first encountered the idea of joining Mongabay, we had yet to establish a presence in the language of his ...

Start the journey to free destinations in Penang by visiting Kek Lok Si Temple, one of the largest Buddhist temples in ...

The signs of the return of authoritarianism are evident. We must let go of the illusion that apolitical movements alone can ...

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to historian William Dalrymple about his latest book, "The Golden Road: How Ancient India ...

The Symposium will explore the historical connections between Buddhism and trade in ancient Asia, with a particular focus on their role in fostering cultural exchange along the ancient Silk Roads.

Focus on the history of the ancient ‘Silk Road’ may have overshadowed the powerful influence of India on the many cultures ...

Citing the Quran and emphasizing religious duty, Indonesia’s “Green Islam” movement teaches Muslims to be better stewards of ...

Even with their active governments, the Asian Tigers are wise fiscal managers — balancing spending and revenue. They are now ...

Transforming Indonesia's tourism sector and creating jobs through infrastructure and capacity building, improving water ...