Contrary to popular Western beliefs about Buddhist meditation, it is not viewed as a secular practice. Thai Buddhists believe that meditation is a meritorious activity, helping them not only to ...

Numerous temples in predominantly Buddhist Thailand are adorned with images of the eternal damnation promised for those who transgress the religion's teachings. With its elegant prayer hall ...

However, Thailand offers much more. Its northern parts are home to majestic Buddhist temples, heritage sites, ancient culture, karst cliffs, tropical jungles, animal sanctuaries, and awesome ...

The Temple of the Reclining Buddha, known as Wat Pho in Thai, is a Buddhist temple complex which is most known for its gold-plated "Reclining Buddha" sculpture. The Buddha measures 151 feet long ...

In a bid to boost tourism, Thailand is all set to permit limited sales of alcohol on Buddhist holidays. This will mark a significant change in Thailand’s efforts to attract more international ...

Some Buddhist temples in Thailand are extremely wealthy because their followers donate large amounts as a way of making religious merit.

BANGKOK – Thailand is preparing to allow limited sales of alcohol on Buddhist holidays to cater ... classified as service or tourism areas. The plan is subject to public hearing for 15 days ...