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 lies ...

Ladies can experience life of a djomo (female monk) at the beautifully located nunneries of Pangmo and Morang. Ki Monastery of Gelugpa sect is perhaps the most picturesque in all of Spiti. The gompa ...

It may be the ultimate relaxation break: beautiful medieval buildings, smiling hosts and a spot of gentle gardening to pass the time. But the 5am prayers could be a nasty jolt. Monasteries and ...

(New York) – The Chinese authorities have imposed new administrative controls on the Tibetan Buddhist monastic center of Larung Gar that infringe upon freedom of religion, Human Rights Watch said ...

Tashi Gurung says the restoration work has provided him with a stable income and allowed him to stay in Lo Manthang (Credit: Tulsi Rauniyar) Extreme weather is threatening these intricate 15th Century ...

"This is a precious human life. And we should do what we can.” Geshema Dawa Dolma, 43, recalls these words from the Dalai Lama during our phone interview. “Internal work,” she adds, “is more important ...

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

Extreme weather is threatening these intricate 15th Century Tibetan monasteries, but local people are rising to the challenge to preserve them. Tashi Kunga stands before the Kag Choede monastery, ...