in ancient China, ranked second only to the emperor's imperial palace. To show his respect for Buddhism, the emperor ordered that the residence of the Indian Buddhists be called a si, and ever ...

1600–256 BCE) Two practices that extend from these ancient dynasties to the present ... exist in vibrant forms in Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese culture as well. Buddhism, a cultural system ...

Tourists visit the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring scenic spot in the city of Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province ...

Indian architecture has had a profound influence on Chinese architecture, thanks to centuries of cultural and spiritual exchanges between the two civilisations.

Amanda Foreman discusses the origins and development of Buddhism in China, with particular reference ... assessed by contemporary women. Women in Ancient Greece. videoWomen in Ancient Greece ...

UNESCO’s executive board on May 24 approved the archives of the Buddhist monk Enchin (814-891) for inclusion. Enchin founded the Tendai Jimon sect after bringing back the teachings of Chinese ...

Chinese communities will begin celebrating Lunar New Year on Jan. 29. Why is Lunar New Year celebrated? What are the ...

BEIJING, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- The Spring Festival, or Chinese New Year, is typically a time for family reunions and visits with friends. However, this year Ren Jun and his family decided to celebrate ...