When Emperor Ming saw the Buddha in a dream, he sent a mission to India, triggering a chain of events that led to Buddhism’s ...

The Chinese Communist Party is intensifying efforts to control Tibetan Buddhism, particularly with the pending succession of ...

Many ingredients, like agarwood, clove, and sandalwood, were selected for their therapeutic effects. Sandalwood, for instance ...

Luxor Temple used to be the main venue for ancient Egyptian religious celebrations. [Photo provided to China Daily] Currently, there are 22 to 30 flights per week between China and Egypt.

Chinese scholars have unveiled the Ramayana's significant presence in their cultural history. Brought to China through ...

Courtesy of Taosi Site Museum What did dragon totems and musical instruments from more than 4,000 years ago look like? Were ...

In the case of ancient China during the emergence of Daoism and Confucianism, scholar Ruth H. Ching describes the phenomenon of focusing attention on local gods rather than the one god: While the ...

William Dalrymple has spent decades writing about history, but he’s discovered that an even bigger audience wants to hear him ...

Since the dawn of civilization, our fascination with the universe has driven constant exploration. From viewing the skies as religious symbols, to astronomer Galileo Galilei’s groundbreaking ...

That line will echo through the movie, a stimulating discussion of religion that emerges from a horror movie wrapper. Despite ...