A scholar of Buddhism explains authentic ways to engage deeply with the tradition, ranging from short meditation retreats to ...

Whether you’re on your first trip to Asia or have a passport full of local stamps, it’s hard to beat the remarkable, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

It depicts a young American woman who is interested in joining a yearlong meditation program at a Buddhist temple, even though Thai temples do not offer such programs. It also portrays a temple ...