Myanmar's religious temples stood as symbols of faith and history. After the recent 7.7 magnitude earthquake, many are wondering: will they ever rise again or are they lost forever? This building ...

Hinduism’s focus on joy and God contrasted with Buddhism’s austere practices and lack of a personal deity. Additionally, Buddhism’s monastic demands disrupted societal structures, making it ...

Despite being an iconic celebration in Thailand, the spirit of Songkran has spread to countries that adhere to Theravada Buddhism. Soekarno-Hatta Airport Immigration Services Ranked Top 10 in the ...

Other traditions, including some Theravada and Tibetan Buddhist practices, permit meat consumption provided the animal wasn’t killed specifically for the practitioner. Some Buddhist monastic ...

Let's start this list with one of the popular attractions in Pattaya, Thailand, the one and only Pattaya Beach. Stretching for more than 3 km, Pattaya's main beach offers panoramic coastal views with ...

This is also the story of sectarian clashes and the eventual Great Schism that resulted in the two major schools, Theravada and Mahayana. In total, 6 Buddhist councils were convened. The ...

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Anuradhapura is a Buddhist pilgrim city and a World Heritage Property. It is also the birthplace of Theravada Buddhism which is the dominant religion in Sri Lanka, including Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar ...

It is also the birthplace of Theravada Buddhism which is the dominant religion in Sri Lanka, including Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. This form of Buddhism is also practiced by minorities in India, China ...

Albeit most famously celebrated in Thailand, the festival’s spirit has spilled across borders, particularly in countries where Theravada Buddhism is practiced, with each nation adding its own local ...

Other important ancient structures in Anuradhapura include the Isurumuniya monastery (known for its famous stone sculptures like the Isurumuniya Lovers), the Theravada school, and Kuttam Pokuna, or ...